There is a pervasive lie that many of us believe: We think God is only close to us when we are strong.

We imagine that when we are full of faith and moving mountains, God is right there celebrating with us. But when we are tired or doubting? We assume God crosses His arms and waits for us to "snap out of it."

The story of Elijah proves the exact opposite.

In the days of Elijah's great faith, God used ravens and a poor widow to sustain him. Humble means for a high moment.

But watch what happens when Elijah hits rock bottom. He is exhausted and running away from his calling. He is sleeping under a broom tree, begging to die.

“Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, ‘Arise and eat.’” 1 Kings 19:5

In the day of his faith, ravens fed him. In the day of his depression, angels fed him.

God did not send a lecture; He provided a meal. Instead of a rebuke, He sent the angel of the Lord (a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Himself) to touch him and bake him bread.

God does not withdraw when you are weak. He draws near and serves you. He knows that when you are at your lowest, you don't need a sermon; you need strength.

Your weakness does not repel God; it attracts His tenderest care.