Introduction 서론

Elijah has just defeated the prophets of Baal in a grand showdown at Mt. Carmel, demonstrating that Baal is a false and powerless god. At the same time, Jehovah is the Almighty true God. The corrupt king and queen of Israel, Ahab and Jezebel, were devoted followers of Baal. Thousands of Israelites were inspired by Elijah's victory over the priests of Baal and gave glory to the God of Israel. As a result, God has ended the three-year drought that was sent to punish Israel for its unfaithfulness.

1. Running for a mouse 쥐를 피해 달리다

We would expect Elijah to be on a spiritual high after this, but actually, his high does not last long. As soon as he hears Jezebel wants to kill him, he dismisses his servant and runs away to Jezreel. He has faced hardship throughout most of his prophetic ministry—living through a drought from God, dwelling in a morally corrupt nation that worshiped pagan idols with little interest in repenting and returning to God, being fed by ravens, living with a poverty-stricken widow, and surviving under a death sentence from Ahab for three years. Why then was Elijah so discouraged after this great

victory?

2. Why, Elijah? 왜, 엘리야?

First, he is physically exhausted, not only from the great Elijah vs. Baal fight – the intense praying, likely resulting in a loss of sleep, and the emotional drain of this historic event – but also from running 30 km to Jezreel. What is the first need of Elijah that God addresses? His physical needs for rest and food. Sleep deprivation and poor nutrition can seriously affect our emotional state, which in turn impacts our spiritual lives.

첫째, 엘리야는 위대한 엘리야와 바알의 싸움 – 잠을 이루지 못할 정도의 격정적인 기도와 이 역사적인 사건으로 인한 감정적 고갈 - 뿐만 아니라, 이스르엘까지 30km 를 달려온 탓에 육체적으로 지쳐 있다. 하나님께서 가장 먼저 보내신 엘리야의 필요는 무엇이었을까? 바로 휴식과 음식에 대한 육체적 필요였다. 수면 부족과 영양 결핍은 우리의 감정 상태에 심각한 영향을 주고 결과적으로 영적인 삶에도 영향을 미친다.

Not only can Satan take advantage of physical and emotional tiredness to attack us spiritually, but also our spiritual highs. When we've managed to grow more intimate with God, or have experienced spiritual victory in our lives, or are used by God in significant ways, Satan notices and doesn't like it. As in Elijah's case, he will come after us with various forms of spiritual attack. As in Elijah's case, it may be direct spiritual and psychological warfare, and/or through problems from other people or difficult situations that come out of the blue.

On the other hand, if you rely on spiritual highs for your growth or as the foundation of your spiritual life, you are setting yourself up for a fall. Our spiritual lives are fundamentally about a personal relationship with God, and relationships don't thrive if they are based on sporadic, intense moments. It's also harmful emotionally and spiritually, as it leads to dependence on fleeting feelings and experiences rather than on God himself.

We see another important clue in v4 when he says, “it is enough” and expresses a death wish. He suffers from burnout. Burnout is not depression per se. It usually has two outcomes: depression and anxiety. It means a fire without a flame. All the signs of a fire are still visible – the ashes, the effects of the fire, but now it’s out, flameless.

4. God’s Counsel 하나님의 조언

God does not rebuke him harshly; instead, He deals with him gently. He doesn't speak to us from the clouds, in audible voices, or with tongues of fire for the world to see. He speaks to us through His word, and He speaks to us through the “still small voice” of the Holy Spirit.

God further addresses his issues of self-focus. It wasn't “all about him”. God was preparing to take Elijah home Elisha would continue Elijah's prophetic ministry.

5. Digging Deeper 더 깊이 파고 들다
We want to discuss the essential attitudes necessary for a balanced spiritual life. Avoiding some of these unrealistic

attitudes will help us steer clear of spiritual traps, depression, and burnout. What kinds of things can lead to burnout in Christians? 균형 잡힌 영적 생활에 필요한 필수적인 태도에 대해 논해 보고자 한다. 이러한 비현실적인 태도를

피하면 영적 함정, 우울 및 번아웃에서 벗어나는 데 도움이 될 것이다. 어떤 종류의 것들이 그리스도인들에게 번아웃을 일으킬 수 있을까?

• “Save the world” complex. Elijah believed it was his task to bring spiritual reform and revival to his corrupt society, and he was convinced that he alone could accomplish it.

  "세상을 구원하려는" 콤플렉스. 엘리야는 자신이 부패한 사회에 영적인 개혁과 부흥을 가져와야 한다고 믿었고,

  혼자서 그것을 성취할 수 있다고 확신했다.

• Unrealistic self-expectations. Elijah's unrealistic expectations about what he was supposed to accomplish led him to burnout because his goals were unrealistic and unattainable.

  비현실적인 자기 기대. 엘리야의 성취에 대한 비현실적인 기대는 목표가 비현실적이고 달성할 수 없기 때문에

  번아웃으로 이어졌다.

• Pity party. Indulging in self-pity (as in Elijah's case) happens when (1) our unrealistic expectations, whatever they may be, are not met; (2) when our thinking is self-focused rather than God-focused; and (3) similarly, when we are insecure or lacking in self-confidence, we are easily hurt by others, and again because our thinking is too self- focused rather than God-centered.

  자기 연민. 자기 연민에 빠지는 것은 (엘리야의 경우처럼) (1) 우리의 비현실적인 기대가 충족되지 않을 때, (2) 우리의 생각이 하나님 중심이 아닌 자기 중심적일 때, (3) 마찬가지로, 우리가 불안하거나 자신감이 부족할 때 다른 사람에게 쉽게 상처를 받고, 다시 우리의 생각이 하나님 중심적이기 보다는 너무 자기 중심적이기 때문에

  일어난다.

• “Lone Ranger” complex. We often deceive ourselves into thinking we can do our ministry/service by ourselves. Notice that Elijah dismissed his servant at Jezreel. After that, he was all alone.

  “론 레인저" 콤플렉스(서부극의 주인공). 우리는 종종 스스로 우리의 사역/섬김을 할 수 있다고 생각하며 우리 자신을 기만한다. 엘리야가 이스르엘에서 종을 내보낸 점을 주목하라. 그 후 그는 홀로 남았다.

• Working for others' approval. We may be consciously or subconsciously motivated by a desire for affirmation or 3하나님께서는 그를 가혹하게 꾸짖지 않으시며 온유하게 대하신다. 하나님은 세상이 볼 수 있도록 구름 속에서, 들리는 목소리로, 불의 혀로 우리에게 말씀하시지 않는다. 하나님은 말씀을 통해, 성령의 "세미한 음성"을 통해 우리에게 말씀하신다.

하나님께서는 엘리야의 자기 중심적인 문제를 더 깊이 다루신다. 모든 것이 "엘리야 자신에 관한 것"이 아니었다. 하나님께서는 엘리야를 집으로 데려가실 준비를 하고 계셨고, 엘리사가 엘리야의 선지자 사역을 계속할 것이다.

approval from others.

타인의 인정을 위한 수고. 의식적이든 무의식적이든 타인의 인정이나 칭찬에 대한 갈망이 사역의 동기가 될

수도 있다.

• Distorted view of God. A pattern of working to earn God's approval. 왜곡된 하나님관. 하나님의 인정을 얻기 위해 노력하는 유형

• Impatience with God. We may have unrealistic expectations or idealism about how God works in the world – that He should do things quickly (by our standards), rather than according to His plan. Elijah wanted to see the nation turned back to God and expected to see Ahab and Jezebel change their opposition to God, or be removed.

  하나님에 대한 조급함. 우리는 하나님께서 세상에서 일하시는 방식에 대해 비현실적인 기대나 이상주의를 가질 수 있다. 즉, 하나님이 그분의 계획에 따라 일하시기보다는 (우리의 기준에 따라) 신속하게 일하셔야 한다는 것이다. 엘리야는 이스라엘이 하나님께 돌아오기를 바랐고, 아합과 이세벨이 하나님을 대적하는 태도를

  바꾸거나, 그렇지 않으면 제거되는 것을 기대했다.

• Unrealistic idealism. This may be similar to the “save the world” complex. If we hold unrealistic ideals about how the world should be, about how the church should be, about what Christians are like, and about how Christians are to conduct themselves, we will be disappointed.

  비현실적인 이상주의. 이것은 "세상을 구원하려는" 콤플렉스와 유사할 수 있다. 세상이 어떠해야 하는지, 교회가 어떠해야 하는지, 그리스도인이 어떠해야 하는지, 그리스도인이 어떻게 행동해야 하는지에 대한 비현실적인 이상을 가지면 실망할 것이다.

  Conclusion 결론 Matthew 11:28-31   28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” 28 “수고하고 무거운 짐 진 사람들아, 다 나에게 오너라. 내가 너희를 쉬게 하겠다. 29 나는 마음이 온유하고 겸손하다. 내 멍에를 메고 내게 배워라. 그러면 너희 영혼이 쉼을 얻을 것이다. 30 내 멍에는 메기 쉽고

  내 짐은 가볍다.”