(1 Ki 19:11-13 NKJV) Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD.” And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; {12} and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. {13} So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
So many times we think of hearing from God and we envision a booming voice or some kind of miraculous display of wonder and power.
There probably isn’t one of us reading this that hasn’t longed to see God move in some kind of very powerful way, inspiring awe in all those who witness it.
But how many of us have missed God because we were waiting to see that massive display of awe-inspiring power, while He was speaking to us in a still, small voice?
Hearing that still, small voice might seem like a tough thing to get used to at first. It can take a bit of getting used to in this noisy world we live in. So many things vie for our time and attention.
But learning how to hear God is worth every bit of the effort associated with it. And once we “get it”, we’ll wonder how we went so long without hearing Him.
Let’s stop looking and longing so much for those big displays of power and learn to listen for His still, small voice. It’s truly awe-inspiring.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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