In the talk, Pam focuses on the prophet Elijah during a drought that lasted three years and six months. She focuses on three phases of this story.Invisible phase: Elijah heard something, sensed something, perceived something, and believed in something that his eyes had not yet seen. Elijah prostrated himself and believed that what he had heard and spoken would come to pass. What are you believing God for?
Perseverance phase: Elijah doesn’t lose faith but perseveres. He sent the servant to look for a sign and the servant comes back and proclaims, “There is nothing.” Was the servant’s report wrong? No, but Elijah knew God and knew God was at work. Seven times he sent the servant back before there was a sighting. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean God isn’t working it out. Something is happening! Persevere!
Insignificance phase: “A little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.” What may have seemed insignificant to the servant was Elijah’s answer to prayer. When the sign came, it wasn’t much. It was the size of a man’s hand! It could have easily been overlooked. However, Elijah had eyes to see the answer and saw it as significant. Is there something that seems insignificant that requires a response from you? Be careful not to despise the small things and miss God’s answer.
Believe God, persevere and see what seems insignificant become significant!