Gideon Pingkihan

Featuring Prophet Elijah

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I hope you are all doing well by God’s grace. As we enter the months of July and August, we’re excited to share something close to our hearts: a short but powerful lesson from the life of Elijah, and what it teaches us about one of the hardest things to do — forgiving.

Most people know Elijah as the superhero prophet who called fire down from heaven. He stood up against hundreds of false prophets and proved that God is real and powerful (1 Kings 18). But here’s something people don’t always see. After all that, Elijah got scared, ran away, and felt so down that he wanted to give up (1 Kings 19). He felt alone, tired, and maybe even like a failure. And what did God do? God didn’t yell at him or punish him. Instead, God cared for him. He gave him food, let him rest, and gently spoke to him in a soft whisper. And that moment wasn’t about fire or power. It was about healing. It was about forgiveness.

Forgiveness means letting go of the pain, the anger, and the “you hurt me” moments. It doesn’t mean what happened was okay – it means we trust God to heal our hearts and take care of justice. Sometimes, we have to forgive others. Sometimes, we have to forgive ourselves. Elijah had to do both.

God reminded Elijah, “You’re not alone. I still have a plan for you.” That’s what forgiveness does – it gives us a fresh start. When we don’t forgive, our hearts feel heavy. We stay stuck in the past. But when we forgive, we feel free. God can use us again – just like He used Elijah.

Like Elijah, we may feel drained or disappointed – but God still calls us forward, gently, and lovingly.

Let go. Forgive. Rise again.

From all of us at EGM Times, we bless you with peace, healing, and new beginnings. Like Elijah, may you be strong in God’s power – and soft in heart to forgive.

In His Service,
Gideon Pingkihan
Associate Editor
EGM Times