35. The water flowed around the altar, and even the trench was filled with water.
36. When it was time to offer the sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward. He said, “Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, make known today that you are God in Israel and that I’m your servant and have done all these things by your instructions.
37. Answer me, Lord! Answer me! Then these people will know that you, Lord, are God and that you are winning back their hearts.”
38. So a fire from the Lord fell down and consumed the burnt offering, wood, stones, and dirt. The fire even dried up the water that was in the trench.