What effect did Elijah's calling down fire on Mount Carmel have on Israel?
When Elijah called down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, it licked up the water and the sacrifices, a supernatural display. In that instance, Israel had an awakening, as the nation at a crossroads witnessed the event and responded.
Les explains that Elijah was on Mount Carmel confronting the prophets of Baal while Israel was at a crossroads. After the altar and sacrifice were prepared and soaked with water, and the ditch was filled, the prophets of Baal cried out. Elijah then called down fire from heaven, which licked up the water and the sacrifices. That supernatural display resulted in Israel having an awakening in that instance.