The Real Thing
We like “real” things. Words like off-brand, generic and knockoff all have a slightly negative feel to them. We want the genuine article, the real deal, the ‘based on a true story’ story. Authenticity resonates with us. We find it compelling. It’s no different when it comes to matters of faith. We want to invest our lives in the real thing. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah confronts people with a simple question: If God is real, isn’t He worth following?