Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
[The Great Controversy pp 621] Those who exercise but little faith now, are in the greatest danger of falling under the power of Satanic delusions and the decree to compel the conscience. And even if they endure the test, they will be plunged into deeper distress and anguish in the time of trouble, because they have never made it a habit to trust in God. The lessons of faith which they have neglected, they will be forced to learn under a terrible pressure of discouragement.
However, there are a few things we should know about Elijah, before he went missing in action, for he was a person just like us. He was a homeowner just like many of us, he had at least one employee, and he was a working man, since God usually calls working people to ministry, those who are engaged in some trade or profession.
But to those who might be unemployed for some reason, or who may choose not to work because of supplemental income from governments, Christ says to such: “Why stand ye here idle all the day?” There are a few things we must know about Elijah.
Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!