Where Are You Called to Be?
In Woodland Park, Colorado, right at the entrance of our property, there’s a sign that reads, “Welcome to Your Place Called ‘There.’” Many people don’t fully understand what that means, but it’s a powerful truth I want to share with you, based on the life of Elijah.
In 1 Kings 17, God gave Elijah clear instruction to go to a specific place, a ravine near the Jordan River called the brook Cherith, where God would provide for him. That’s where God’s provision ould flow—not just anywhere Elijah chose to go. If Elijah had wandered off to another place, he wouldn’t have received God’s provision. It was directly linked to him being in the right place, at the right time, doing what God called him to do.
God’s provision doesn’t automatically follow you wherever you go. He doesn’t send what you need to where you are, but rather, He sends it to the place where He has called you to be. You might feel like you’re doing everything right, but are you in your “place called there”? God doesn’t always call us to easy places, but He will always provide when we are where He’s told us to go. If you’re not where God told you to be, you might miss out on the very thing He’s provided.
Elijah’s Boldness and Faith
At this point in the story, Elijah was a nobody. He just showed up in front of King Ahab, who was doing everything in his power to destroy anyone who would worship the true God of Israel. Yet Elijah stood before him and boldly declared, “As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word” (1 Kgs. 17:1).
Can you imagine the boldness it took to make that proclamation? Elijah was standing before a king who had the power to kill him, and announcing that there would be no rain or dew until he said so. I love that. This was not arrogance—it was faith and submission to God’s Word. Elijah understood what Deuteronomy 11:16–17 said: that if Israel turned away from God, He would shut up the heavens, and there would be no rain.
Elijah was simply declaring what God had already said. It wasn’t his own will or power that caused the drought—it was God’s Word. I just love that Elijah didn’t hesitate to speak the truth of God’s Word, no matter the consequences. He knew that God’s Word would never return void (Isa. 55:11), and because he stood on that Word, God’s power moved.
The Boldness of Humility
This may seem like a strange concept—humility leading to boldness. But true humility isn’t about thinking less of yourself—it’s thinking of yourself less. It’s about recognizing God’s authority and submitting to it. In 1 Peter 5:6, it says, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.”
God is looking for people who will stand up and speak the truth in love, people who aren’t afraid to declare, “Thus saith the Lord,” even when it’s not popular. I’ve seen this truth play out in my own life where my natural response in some situations was to run, hide, or back down. But when I humbled myself before God, faith and boldness rose up within me. It wasn’t my natural personality—it was God’s strength empowering me to do things I wouldn’t have otherwise done.
When God shows you something in His Word and faith rises up inside you, there’s a boldness and authority that comes with it. You have to speak what God has put in your heart. It might feel uncomfortable or even unnatural at first, but when you step out in faith, God will back you up.
Bold Faith, Divine Wisdom
It’s not just about boldness. We also have to use wisdom, and Elijah’s story illustrates this too. After Elijah boldly confronted King Ahab, God foresaw the danger and told him, “Get thee hence . . . and hide thyself by the brook Cherith” (1 Kgs. 17:3). God didn’t leave Elijah to face the threat alone. His instructions provided both sustenance and safety, shielding Elijah from harm while supplying his needs during the drought.
This highlights why it’s crucial to follow God’s every step. His guidance isn’t just about provision—it’s also about protection. If Elijah had stayed and defied Ahab further, he might have been killed. But by obeying God’s direction, he found both safety and miraculous provision.
A Call for More Elijahs
We need more Elijahs in the world today—people who will stand up for what’s right, even when it’s unpopular, and obey God’s direction without hesitation. We are not called to blend in with the world or accept evil as normal. Like Elijah, we need to be willing to declare the truth of God’s Word and go wherever He leads.
Are you where God has called you to be? I encourage you to allow God to reveal the areas where He’s calling you to stand bold in His truth and follow where He leads, just like Elijah did. Your place called there is waiting for you.
I have a book titled Lessons from Elijah available, along with CDs, DVDs, and a USB. I’m also offering a brand-new free booklet, Welcome to Your Place Called There, which shares the first part of my teaching on Elijah’s life. To place an order, visit awme.net/place or call our UK Helpline at +44(0)1922 473300.
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Andrew and Jamie
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