All on the Line

Published: Aug. 19, 2012, 10 a.m.

The prophet Elijah "put it all on the line" when he challenged a huge, hostile crowd to call on Baal to send fire to light their sacrifice, and then called on God to send fire to light his sacrifice. Elijah's prayer was for everyone to see God's power and faithfulness so that they could return to God. And God's answer was powerful and undeniable.