08/24/2026
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Description:
“Rain of Faith”
12 “ x 16” Oil/ Acrylic on canvas
Elijah Prays for Rain 1 Kings 18:41-45
41 Then Elijah said to Ahab, “Go get something to eat and drink, for I hear a mighty rainstorm coming!” 42 So Ahab went to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and bowed low to the ground and prayed with his face between his knees. 43 Then he said to his servant, “Go and look out toward the sea.” The servant went and looked, then returned to Elijah and said, “I didn’t see anything.” Seven times Elijah told him to go and look. 44 Finally the seventh time, his servant told him, “I saw a little cloud about the size of a man’s hand rising from the sea.” Then Elijah shouted, “Hurry to Ahab and tell him, ‘Climb into your chariot and go back home. If you don’t hurry, the rain will stop you!’” 45 And soon the sky was black with clouds. A heavy wind brought a terrific rainstorm, and Ahab left quickly for Jezreel. 46 Then the LORD gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt[a] and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.
Theological significance
1. God’s sovereign appointment of leaders – Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha are chosen by God, not by human ambition, to carry out His purposes
2. Continuity of God’s work – Elijah’s role is not to end with him; Elisha is appointed to continue the prophetic mission
3. Divine justice and judgment – The mutual ex*****on order shows God’s commitment to justice and the removal of corruption
4. Encouragement to Elijah – Earlier, Elijah felt alone; here, God shows him that his work will continue through others, and that he has a place in God’s plan
In short: 1 Kings 19:41–45 records God’s commissioning of three key figures — Hazael, Jehu, and Elisha — to carry out His will in Israel and Aram, ensuring that God’s justice and prophetic voice continue beyond Elijah’s lifetime.
This acrylic and oil painting reflects listening to God, praying, having Faith and Trusting the Lord.
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