The Sacrifice on Mount Carmel Elijah demands a convocation at Carmel of all Israel and also of all the prophets of Baal. The awful solemnity in the looks of the prophet gives him the appearance of one standing in the presence of the Lord God of Israel. The condition of Israel in their apostasy demands a firm demeanor, stern speech, and commanding authority. God prepares the message to fit the time and occasion. Sometimes He puts His Spirit upon His messengers to sound an alarm day and night, as did His messenger John: “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” Then, again, men of action are needed who will not be swerved from duty, but whose energy will arouse and demand, “Who is on the Lord’s side?” let him come over with us. God will have a fitting message to meet His people in their varied conditions. {3T 279.1}

Ofret på Karmels bjerg
(279)Elias kræver et møde med hele Israel på Karmel også alle Baals profeter. Profetens ærefrygtindgydende udseende giver ham udseende af en der står nær Israels Gud. Israels frafaldstilstand kræver en bestemt opførsel, streng tale og en bydende myndighed. Gud bereder budskabet til rette tid og anledning. Nogen gange lægger han sin ånd i budbringerne for at udstøde et advarselsråb dag og nat, ligesom hans budbringer Johannes: »Ban Herrens vej.« Således, behøves handlingens mennesker, mennesker som ikke viger fra pligten, men hvis kraft vil vækkes og spørge: »Hvem der er for Herren?« lad ham komme til os. Gud vil have et passende budskab at give sit folk i deres forskellige situationer.