07/09/2026
[Sunday Service Recap]
The End of Misdirected Efforts
In 1 Kings 18:16–24, Elijah was labelled a troublemaker, not only a prophet, because he challenged the misdirected efforts of the people. Elijah knew his God and understood the power available to him. The power of God must be seen working in our lives. We cannot depend on man-made fire, we need the fire that comes from heaven.
The prophets of Baal called from morning until noon. They shouted, sang and danced, yet there was no answer. Their efforts were intense, but misdirected. When we desperately need answers, we must go to the extreme for God and pursue the place where there is true power.
Misdirected efforts cause us to waste what God has placed in our hands. Do not waste what you have, call on God. We serve a living God who answers by fire and demonstrates His power against anything that comes to steal our peace.
What you consume is what you will eventually produce. If you consume power, you will demonstrate power. It is time to consume the power of God and allow His power to become evident in our lives.
The power of God will help us regain our dignity and take over territories. We must walk in wisdom, separate ourselves from what is not working, and remain connected to the God who answers by fire.
This is a season where every misdirected effort must come to an end. Everything that is not bearing fruit must end. The power of God must bring an end to the things consuming our time, energy and resources without producing results.
No more misdirected efforts. It is time to know our God, consume His power, walk in His power and see His power demonstrated in our lives.
Sermon Series by: Dr Sylvia Siphugu Ravhutulu