Introduction: Would you agree that these are the “Days of Elijah”? Robin Mark wrote the lyrics to this song, “The Days of Elijah” in 1994. It was at the end of a disastrous year and he found himself feeling hopeless and helpless. Is God really in control? Out of his despair came this powerful song. Are you feeling discouraged?

Listen to the lyrics of this great song: 

1. The First stanza:

“These are the days of Elijah,
Declaring the word of the Lord:
And these are the days of Your servant Moses,
Righteousness being restored.
And though these are days of great trial,
Of famine and darkness and sword,
Still, we are the voice in the desert crying
‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord’”

Several thoughts come to mind:

• Moses stood for RIGHTEOUSNESS! It was being restored during a time of Israel’s affliction because of the Egyptian bondage. Our Lord heard their cry, felt their pain, and promised them deliverance! Do you feel like you are in bondage? Will you cry out to Jesus?
• Theses are certainly “days of great trial”. But the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ thru the anointing of His Holy Spirit is available for every blood bought – blood washed CHRISTian. Trust Him! Draw near to Him!! 

2. The Second Stanza:

“These are the days of Ezekiel,
The dry bones becoming as flesh.
And these are the days of Your servant David,
Rebuilding a temple of praise.
These are the days of the harvest,
The fields are as white in Your world!
And we are the laborers in Your vineyard,
Declaring the word of the Lord!”

Ezekiel was told to preach to the dry bones – Ezekiel 37- (technically speaking this was to the house of Israel – Ezek 37:11- not the Church), although this writer must admit that many in the Church have a great need to “Come Alive”!

Unfortunately, many Churches are dead. Our Lord announced this sad indictment on the Church of Sardis (Rev 3). However, there were some in the Church who were “alive” in CHRIST and yet in a dead Church. Are you alive in Christ?

But the real meaning of the text in Ezekiel has to do with the restoration of Israel, which has been partially fulfilled (May 1948), but will eventually be completely fulfilled. When? The answer is during the millennium reign of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will rule and reign on His throne in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount in His temple (Messiah’s temple -Ezek 40-48). At that time, many Jews will look upon Him and be saved (Zech 12:10; Rom 11:25,26).

3. The Chorus:

“Behold, He comes riding on the clouds

 Shining like the sun at the trumpet call

 Lift your voice, the year of jubilee

Do you remember the two witnesses in Revelation 11? One is believed to be Elijah who did not die but was translated in a chariot of fire into the heavens. 

The prophet Malachi wrote that Elijah would come again (Mal 4:5), which was partially fulfilled with John the Baptist but will be fully fulfilled when Elijah returns. Perhaps that could be soon after the rapture of the Church. 

Conclusion: What a great song with a great message! “The fields are white unto harvest”!! We are the laborers in His vineyard.”

“Behold He Comes”!!! Get ready. Go “Prepare the way of the Lord” because we are living in the days of Elijah.