People change when they decide to change. They decide to change when they want to change. They want to change when they understand the “new” will be better than the “is.”

Elijah tried to get the people to change. He told them to repent – to “change their evil ways.” Thank you, Santana. Jezebel had him “runnin’ and hidin’ all over town.” But let’s look at Elijah for a minute, rather than at Jezebel.

Elijah needed to change. Elijah was hiding in cave. So, God said, “Let’s go outside and have a talk.” And we read in 1 Kings 19 that the Lord didn’t speak through a wind that was strong enough to break rocks. He didn’t speak through an earthquake. Nor through a fire. The Lord spoke with a still small voice.

And Elijah understood. Because understanding doesn’t come from beating people over the head – whether with storms or fires; or with boards, opinions, or facts. “For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10).

We are warned not to walk with our “understanding darkened” (Eph 4:18). And we’re told the god of this age blinds people’s minds, and the veil isn’t taken away until we turn to Christ (2 Cor 4:3-4; 2 Cor 3:14-16).

Isaiah said “Come, let us reason together.” Can we talk?