1 Kings 18:7-16

The Servant of the Lord.

Such is the meaning of Obadiah's name; and so truly descriptive of his character is it that we may take him as a typical servant of God.

I. HE FEARED THE LORD FROM HIS YOUTH .

1 . Piety is not natural .

2 . Grace is free .

3 . Those who fear God from their youth have great advantages .

II. HE FEARED THE LORD GREATLY . See the manifestation of this in his—

1. Respect for the ambassador of God .

2 . Kindness to the servants of God .

3 . Faith in the power of God .

III. HE FAITHFULLY SERVED HIS KING .

1 . God-fearing men make good citizens .

2 . God preserves them in their faithfulness .

Let us not murmur at our providential lot. God can change it if He see fit. If He does not change it, then He has a purpose in it which we should endeavor to fulfil.—J.A.M.