“Yes,” he replied. “Go and tell your master Ahab, ‘Elijah is here.’ ”
Ahab had sent for Obadiah. He was in charge of Ahab’s palace. Obadiah had great respect for the Lord.
As Obadiah was walking along, Elijah met him. Obadiah recognized him. He bowed down to the ground. He said, “My master Elijah! Is it really you?”
“What have I done wrong?” asked Obadiah. “Why are you handing me over to Ahab to be put to death?
Give to everyone what you owe them. Do you owe taxes? Then pay them. Do you owe anything else to the government? Then pay it. Do you owe respect? Then give it. Do you owe honor? Then show it.