In reading through the passage in 1 Kings 19 about Elijah and reflecting on this a bit, I really am personally drawn to the verse when Elijah says in 1 Kings 19:4, “I have had enough, Lord.”

When I reflect on this whole passage in 1 Kings 19 and see the signs of exhaustion, depression, and emotional overload for Elijah I probably identify most with this simple and honest confession to the Lord. Truthfully, I think his confession didn't stem simply from the promise to him from Jazebel in 1 Kings 19:1-3 that he will be destroyed, but instead his descent from the mountain top. Elijah was riding high, experiencing great success at his job, making lots of friends, in great shape, and experiencings great blessings in llife. Clearly sitting on top of the mountain with God! And there is no other way but down from the mountain top!

Haven't we all had these moments? Those seasons when we are emotionally drained and left totally empty that we reach a point and say I have had enough! Having experienced great success and victory in life but then have to endure a season with God off the mountain. Even enduring the emotional overload that comes with success and not being prepared to endure the emotional drain that comes with being in the valley.

As I was reminded by Oswald Chambers in a daily devo last week we are not made for the mountain top but made for the valley because that is where the power of God is most displayed among others. This passage says a lot more about how to descend from the mountain top and stay alive in the valley. Or better yet, still somehow thrive in the valley with the Lord?

So the question to reflect on deeper is how well do I descend from the mountain top? Do I choose to be isolated from companionship or embrace the people God has placed in my life?