Elijah experienced one of the greatest national victories in the history of Israel. He descended from Mount Carmel having glorified his God. Victoriously, his prayer brought down fire from heaven. But within a few short verses Elijah was on the run for his life. He entered into a cave discouraged, defeated, and ready to die. Why such extremes? Better still, why do we too experience defeat after such great victories?
His historic and monumental victory was short-lived primarily because Elijah allowed the enemy to control the situation. Here are sure-fire ways to stay defeated:
