Conclusion

It would have been interesting to have met Eliyahu on his way from Mount Horeb and ask him, "Where have you been, Eliyahu?" It is likely his reply would have been, "I was afraid, so I ran to HaShem, on His Holy Mountain. But I am not afraid anymore." It would also be enlightening if the Holy One were to ask us, when we enter His presence, "What are you doing here, child?"

What are we doing here? Do we honestly answer His question with the real feelings in our heart, or do we echo the lies the enemy has fed us? Or do we respond with what we think He wants to hear?

   What are you doing here, my child?

Abba, I'm afraid.
 

   What are you doing here, my child?

Abba, I just wanted to sit here at Your feet, and be with You a while.
 

   What are you doing here, my child?

Abba, I'm hungry, and I've come here to be fed.
 

   What are you doing here, my child?

Abba, hold me. Please. I need Your touch.