August 15

Finding a Friend


… Elijah went and found Elisha …

1 Kings 19:19 (NLT)


Elijah was lonely. He was stressed out. He needed help and God heard his prayer.

In a sense, I know what he was going through, but what impresses me is God’s provision. Certainly, God tests and stretches and uses His man but He also provides. He knows, “it is not good for man to be alone.”

Elijah needed a friend, and God gave him a great one: Elisha. Elisha was wholeheartedly committed to his friend Elijah. Because of this, Elisha would rise as a prophet himself and do God’s incredible work. He would bless his land, his people, his God. Wow. I could use a friend like this, couldn’t you?

I need to talk with God—kind of like Elijah did. I need to ask for a friend. I need to find a friend like Elisha.

God, I know, will provide.


Lord, give me wisdom in my friendships. Help me to find great friends. Help us to do great things for you. Amen.