In this episode, we explore the story of Elijah — a man of great faith who, despite witnessing God's power, found himself overwhelmed by fear and doubt. Dot and Cara discuss how God met Elijah in his lowest moment, offering a gentle reminder of His presence in both the miraculous and in the quiet whispers. Pull up a chair and lean in with us as we learn from Elijah today.
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- Start by writing down 1 Kings 1:9-10 (0:14)
- God wants to do amazing things in our lives too (3:48)
- Elijah was born into a dark time in Israel’s history (5:10)
- If we don’t continually protect our minds when we are surrounded by darkness, we too can end up “in the cave” like Elijah (9:00)
- Elijah got a little prideful (13:00)
- We can get caught waiting on the big miracle and ignore all the ways God meets us “in the cave” (21:00)
- God leans into us (26:53)
- In the cave we can start to believe we are alone (32:03)
- How Cara practices being still and being in the presence of God (36:02)
Scripture Verse: 1 Kings 19:9-10
And he came there to a cave, and lodged there; and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” And he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the sons of Israel have forsaken Thy covenant, torn down the altars and killed the prophets with the sword. And I alone am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?
Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.
Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”
By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.