At Mt. Carmel, Elijah had gone head-to-head against 450 prophets of Baal. The rules were set. They were both to have altars, adorned with bulls that had been cut apart. No fire was to be added. That was to be provided from either Baal or the God of Israel. The prophets of Baal went first. They begged Baal to consume their sacrifice with fire. Nothing happened. They yelled louder. Nothing happened. They even began to cut themselves, which was their custom, so that he might hear them. Nothing happened. That’s usually the outcome when you cry out to something or someone that doesn’t exist. After hours of embarrassment, it was Elijah’s turn.
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