1 Kings 19-21

I wonder what the un-named prophet thought when God led him to seek a battle injury? (20:35) His request was very unusual; "Strike me, please." I know my Mom would be thrilled to know that I was polite in my request. It shows the extent that God would go to present a lesson that people could understand. When he finally found a friend who would strike him the blow was severe to the point of injury. But that is what God wanted. So this prophet approached king Ahab wounded and disguised and confronted him  with God's judgment on Ahab and his family. I think this paints a beautiful picture of the change that God will bring to our heart when we allow him to get ahold of us.
It took me about 20 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart