Throwing in the Towel
Meltdown: God’s Response When We Lose It
February 16, 2025
Noah Mccormick
1 Kings 19:1-4 NLT
When our is short, our is long.
James 5:17-18 NLT
1 Kings 19:5-9 NLT
God’s in a meltdown is rarely a .
Philippians 4:19 NLT
If God gave you enough, would it be enough?
Your journey with God is ongoing.
1 Kings 19:9-10 NLT
Have you ever been so spent that you’re ready to throw in the towel?
God is working in you to do something through you!
1 Kings 19:11-14 NLT
God uses chaos to get but chooses quiet to get .
1 Kings 19:15;18 NLT
How to know it’s God speaking to you:
- His voice brings peace, not chaos
- His voice leads you to his glory, not your own
- His voice will never contradict his word
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think Elijah, after witnessing such a powerful miracle from God, was so quick to fear Jezebel’s threat and run away?
- Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt spiritually strong, only to quickly fall into fear or doubt? How did you respond?
- Noah’s sermon says, “When our memory is short, our meltdown is long.” How does remembering past victories with God help us during difficult times?
- Elijah was given “enough” to continue his journey. What does this teach us about how God provides for our needs?
- Noah’s sermon talks about how God uses chaos to get our attention but chooses quiet to get our heart. Have you ever struggled to hear God’s voice in the midst of life’s noise?
- Elijah reached a point where he wanted to “throw in the towel.” Have you ever felt this way in your faith journey? How did you move forward?
- God asks Elijah twice, “Why are you here?” Why do you think God asked this, and what does it reveal about how He interacts with us in our struggles?
- How can we learn to recognize God’s voice amidst the distractions of life? What are some practical ways to focus on Him?
- Elijah thought he was the only one left following God, but God told him there were 7,000 others. How can isolation impact our faith, and why is community important?
- What is one key takeaway from this message that you can apply to your own life right now? How can you trust God in your current struggles?