So Elijah did what the Lord said; he went to Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and lived there.
You may drink from the stream, and I have commanded ravens to bring you food there.”
The birds brought Elijah bread and meat every morning and evening, and he drank water from the stream.
There Elijah went into a cave and stayed all night. Then the Lord spoke his word to him: “Elijah! Why are you here?”
They did just as the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron.
Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding.
Then Jesus said to his followers, “If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me.
You are my friends if you do what I command you.