The story
For a long time, many people forgot about God. They prayed to a pretend god named Baal instead. So brave Elijah called everyone up to Mount Carmel for a big test.
“Let’s build two altars,” said Elijah. “Don’t light the fire. Just pray. The real God will send fire from heaven!” The people of Baal went first.
They shouted and danced and hopped around all day long. “Baal, answer us!” But nobody answered. No spark. No smoke. Nothing at all.
Then Elijah built an altar with twelve stones. He poured water all over it, three times! Splash, splash, splash! The wood was soaking wet.
Elijah prayed a short, simple prayer. “Lord, show everyone that you are God.” WHOOSH! Fire fell from heaven and burned up everything, even the water!
The people fell down and said, “The Lord is God!” Then Elijah prayed again, and dark clouds rolled in. Pitter-patter! Rain came at last. God is the true God.
