After a while the stream dried up because there was no rain.
The birds brought Elijah bread and meat every morning and evening, and he drank water from the stream.
Then the Lord spoke his word to Elijah,
If God holds back the waters, there is no rain; if he lets the waters go, they flood the land.
He changed rivers into a desert and springs of water into dry ground.
The mountains may disappear, and the hills may come to an end, but my love will never disappear; my promise of peace will not come to an end,” says the Lord who shows mercy to you.
Wild animals also need your help. The streams of water have dried up, and fire has burned up the open pastures.
The Lord will punish you with disease, fever, swelling, heat, lack of rain, plant diseases, and mildew until you die.