The Brook Has Dried Up

26th May 2025

The Brook Has Dried Up

Verse:
“Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land.”
— 1 Kings 17:7 (NIV)

There are times in life when things seem to be going well, and we feel secure in the path we’re walking. But then, without warning, circumstances change. We find ourselves facing a dry season—whether in our finances, relationships, health, or spiritual life. It can feel like the brook has dried up, and what once felt abundant and flowing has suddenly come to an end.

In 1 Kings 17, we read about the prophet Elijah, who had been sent by God to a brook called Cherith. God instructed Elijah to stay there, where he would drink from the brook, and ravens would bring him food. For a time, this arrangement worked perfectly. Elijah trusted God, and God provided. But after some time, the brook dried up. There was no more water, and Elijah’s immediate source of provision had come to an end.

This moment in Elijah’s life was a turning point. The drying up of the brook didn’t mean that God had abandoned him. In fact, it was part of God’s plan. The drying up was a signal that it was time for Elijah to move on to the next step in God’s plan. God had already prepared a widow in Zarephath to provide for Elijah, but Elijah had to trust God and take a step of faith.

When the brook dries up in our lives, it’s easy to feel lost, discouraged, or frustrated. We may wonder why things have changed or why things no longer feel as they once did. But it’s important to remember that God is still at work, even in the dry seasons. The drying up of the brook is not a sign of God’s abandonment; it’s a sign that He is moving us towards something new.

Take the example of Sarah, a woman who had worked in a well-paying job for years. However, after a series of changes at her company, she found herself unexpectedly laid off. At first, Sarah was devastated. She had relied on her job for stability and security, and now it felt like everything had fallen apart. But as Sarah took some time to reflect and pray, she realised that this “dry brook” was leading her in a new direction. She started a new business, one that she had always dreamed of but had never had the courage to pursue. Today, her business is thriving, and she is more fulfilled than ever.

In Sarah’s story, and in Elijah’s, the drying up of the brook wasn’t the end—it was the beginning of a new season, a new opportunity, and a new step in God’s plan. While the change may feel difficult or uncomfortable at first, we can trust that God knows what He is doing. He is always leading us to something better, even if we can’t see it at the moment.

Is there an area in your life where you feel like the brook has dried up? Take a moment to reflect on this season and ask God to help you see what He is leading you toward. Trust that, even in the dry seasons, He has a plan for your life, and He is guiding you to something new and better. Pray for the faith to step forward, even when it’s unclear what lies ahead

Confession:

I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

43 thoughts on “The Brook Has Dried Up”

  1. I declare that all things are working together for my good. Even if/when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me.
    When one door closes, a better one opens, and I believe that God is guiding me every step of the way.
    Thank You Jesus 🙏
    Thank you pastor 🙏

  2. Evangelist Margaret Jesuorobo

    THIS MOMENT IN ELIJAH’S LIFE WAS A TURNING POINT. THE DRYING UP OF THE BROOK DIDN’T MEAN THAT GOD HAD ABANDONED HIM. IN FACT, IT WAS PART OF GOD’S PLAN. THE DRYING UP WAS A SIGNAL THAT IT WAS TIME FOR ELIJAH TO MOVE ON TO THE NEXT STEP IN GOD’S PLAN.

    HALLELUJAH GOD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY TODAY AND FOREVERMORE.
    HE CHANGETH NOT. THIS DEVOTION IS NOW SPEAKING ABOUT ME

    I WAS IN A VERY DRY PLACE, WHERE I KNOW GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO ME IN SO MANY WAYS.

    HIS FAITHFULNESS CAN NEVER CEASE, HE IS TOO FAITHFUL TO FAIL ME. HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD MOST HIGH.

    GOD WILL HAVE HIS WAY IN MY LIFE. REGARDLESS.

    CONFESSION:

    I DECLARE THAT EVEN WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP IN MY LIFE, I WILL TRUST IN GOD’S PERFECT PLAN FOR ME. I KNOW THAT HE IS ALWAYS LEADING ME TO SOMETHING BETTER, AND I WILL NOT BE AFRAID TO STEP OUT IN FAITH. WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS, AND I BELIEVE THAT GOD IS GUIDING ME TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES, GROWTH, AND BLESSING. I WILL NOT ALLOW FEAR OR DISAPPOINTMENT TO HOLD ME BACK, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH ME EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

    HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR CONFIRMATION OF YOUR WORD AND YOUR WILL IN MY LIFE.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTION SIR. GRACE UPON GRACE AND INCREASED STRENGTH SIR. SHALOM SHALOM.

  3. Confession:

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

    Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional 😇🙏🏾🌹🎇✝️.

  4. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir

  5. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you pastor. More grace sir 🙏

  6. Ifeoluwa Abraham Ayinla

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me.
    I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith.
    When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing.
    I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Hallelujah 🙌
    Àmen 🙏
    Thank you Pastor

  7. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

    Thank you for this devotion Sir.

  8. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

  9. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you LORD for the insurance 🙏🏾
    Thank you pastor more grace sir.

  10. When something that has been moving smoothly in our lives suddenly changes, it may not be an attack. It may be God saying I have something better and you have tarried too long here.
    At this stage, it may feel difficult and hard to understand but we need to be able to trust God because the plan he has for us are plans for good and not of evil.

    Thank you Papa

  11. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

  12. Olubunmi Onilenla

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you Pastor, increased grace.

  13. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.God bless you Paapa🙏

  14. Sean-Connery Ukpaka

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. thank you daddy

  15. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Amen
    Thank you Pastor

  16. Favour Igiede

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. God bless you sir

  17. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.

  18. Amen and amen. Thank you so much Sir for this timely instruction man of God. We love and celebrate you Sir.

  19. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Good morning and thank you my pastor Always remain blessed sir

  20. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional.

  21. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.Amen.Thank so much Sir and we appreciate you and the minister of the week.

  22. Sotonwa Oluwagbenga

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir

  23. Godwin Yusuph

    The brook drying up is to help shift our mind from the provision to the provider and not to limit God to just a particular way. He can use anything and anyone at anytime to do what He wants in our lives.

    Confession:

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Amen

    Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion. God bless , sustain and increase you Sir in the name of Jesus. Amen.

    Shalom Papa

  24. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Amen. Thank you so much for this devotion Sir 🌻✝️🙏🏾🎆

  25. I Declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me Every step of the way. Hallelujah. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼
    Thank you Papa,Mama&Ministers.

  26. Confession:

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

    Thank you Papa and Mama for this powerful devotional

  27. Yvonna Williams

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Amen🙏🏽

    Thank you so much Pastor Enoch for this timely devotional 🙏🏽

  28. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    I so much love today’s devotional. Thank you so much Pastor for these powerful words of encouragement 🙏 Thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength.

  29. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith.

    Thank you for this powerful devotion Sir, may the Lord cause you to wax stronger all that you do Sir

  30. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

    Thank you sir

  31. Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you so much Daddy more grace Sir .

  32. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

    Amennnnnnnn and Amennnnnnnn
    Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotion.

  33. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa,God bless you mightily in Jesus mighty name Sir 🙏

  34. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you so much for this powerful devotion Pastor. 🙏🙏

  35. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you Pastor for this powerful Devotion Amen 🙏🙏

  36. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏

  37. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THABK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏

  38. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌

  39. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. “To God be the glory”
    More anointing sir 🙏

  40. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.
    Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️

  41. Kamiyah Walkes

    I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way.

  42. I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Amennnn!

  43. I decree and declare that God has a plan for your life, and He is guiding me to something new and better 🙏🏾🙌🏾😇. I pray for the faith to step forward, even when it is unclear what lies ahead 🙏🏾✝️. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way 🙏🏾❤️.

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