Immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. This part of the Story reminded me that I often underestimate what my God is capable of—I ask too small—especially when it is His reputation at stake. But He wants my extravagant requests. Elijah knew that God could do more than just light the spark; He could send the fire that would consume it all. Elijah asked and God met Elijah there. 

Have you ever been the one who’s been left behind, watching people you love move on to an exciting new adventure, seeing the hole that they’ll leave? How could God use you in that place? I was getting Sunday school lessons ready for the kids during our chapel services in Guantanamo Bay, and one of the lessons coming up was about Elijah being carried off in the whirlwind.