Harbor Church West Oahu Episode 280: Ultimate Provider
Jun 9, 2025
The speaker dives into a humorous introduction about Elijah and Elisha, urging a deeper look at 1 Kings 18. The importance of choosing God daily over distractions and false idols is emphasized. There's a compelling exploration of community support in making this choice, against the backdrop of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal. The concept of idolatry is creatively compared to a vending machine that offers empty promises. Listeners are encouraged to reflect daily on their priorities and reaffirm their focus on Jesus.
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Pantyhose Wedding Day Anecdote
- Mike Ohara shares a personal story about his sister calling him for pantyhose on her wedding day.
- He humorously describes feeling out of place and overwhelmed by choices in the pantyhose aisle.
Daily Choice Between God and Idols
- Elijah confronts Israel's indecision: follow God or Baal, a false god.
- This choice remains relevant today as a daily decision to follow God or idols.
Fighting Spiritual Drift Daily
- Our hearts tend to drift subtly from God toward compromise or busyness.
- Daily conscious choice to follow God fights this natural drift away.