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DEVOTION - MON. 12TH JANUARY: ELIJAH, FOLLOWING GOD THROUGH HIDDEN PLACES

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Theme for 2026: DIVINE DIRECTION INTO NEW GLORY

A 31-Day Journey of Instruction, Obedience, and Alignment

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MONDAY, 12TH JANUARY 2026

SERIES 2 — OBEDIENCE, STRATEGY & TRANSITION

DAY 12 — ELIJAH: FOLLOWING GOD THROUGH HIDDEN PLACES

Anchor Scriptures

1 Kings 17:3–4 (KJV)
“Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.”

1 Kings 17:6 (KJV)
“And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.”

Isaiah 45:3 (KJV)
“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places…”

Opening Thought

Divine direction does not always lead to visibility.
Sometimes, it leads to concealment.

Before Elijah stood boldly on Mount Carmel, God led him quietly to a hidden brook. New glory often begins in places no one applauds — but heaven sustains.

Reflection

Elijah had just delivered a bold prophetic declaration to King Ahab. Naturally, one would expect momentum, exposure, and public victory.

Instead, God said:
“Hide thyself.”

This instruction reveals a critical truth for 2026:
Not every divine direction leads to public platforms — some lead to private preparation.

The brook Cherith was not glamorous.
It was isolated.
It was quiet.
It was dependent.

Yet, it was God-assigned.

In that hidden place:

  • Elijah learned total dependence on God

  • His faith was refined daily

  • His obedience was tested in silence

God fed him through ravens — an unlikely source — to prove that provision is not tied to location, economy, or visibility, but to obedience.

Many believers resist hidden seasons because they feel delayed or forgotten. But God hides His vessels before He reveals His power.

Here is a truth to hold firmly in 2026:
If God hides you, He intends to preserve you.

Hidden places are not punishment — they are preparation.

Prayer

Father, I thank You for Your wisdom in leading me through seasons I do not always understand. Help me to trust You in hidden places and obey You without murmuring. Teach me to recognize Your provision, even when it comes through unexpected channels. I silence impatience and comparison. I embrace Your process, knowing You are preparing me for greater glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Declarations

I follow God’s direction, even into hidden places.
I am sustained by divine provision.
I do not despise seasons of preparation.
I trust God’s process fully.
My hidden obedience will produce public glory.

Spirit Challenge

Ask yourself honestly today:
Am I resisting a hidden season God is using to prepare me?

Choose obedience without visibility.
Remain faithful where God has placed you.
Your next assignment depends on your faithfulness now.

Closing Exhortation

Elijah’s fire did not begin on Mount Carmel — it was forged by a quiet brook.

Stay hidden when God says hide.
Stay faithful when no one is watching.
Your obedience in secret is building strength for public impact.

Welcome to 2026 —
Our Year of Divine Direction into New Glory.

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“And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.” — Daniel 12:3

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