“The Letdown after a BIG Victory” by Garett Ordway

“The Letdown after a BIG Victory”

After
big wins, whether it be in baseball or another sport, sometimes, teams
come out in the next game with a lack-luster performance. This can
happen in our spiritual lives as well. In the life of Elijah, he had a
great victory, followed by a failure. In today’s world, Christians need
to be ever aware of the letdown after a big victory.

I. The ______ Victory IKings 18:20-46

A. ___________ of Baal

B. ___________’s sacrifice

* “that this people may know that thou art the Lord God”

C. Elijah’s “2nd” _________ (for rain)

II. The Letdown IKings 19:1-14

A. Jezebel’s _________

B. Elijah’s _________

1. Focus on _______ (I, I, I...)

2. Lack of focus on ____’s __________

III. Restoration of ______________ IKings 19:15-19

A. _______________ with God

B. _____________ God’s commands

IV. Preventing the Letdown IPt5:8,Ps.37:7-8

A. Beware temptation

B. “Rest in the Lord”