Today’s Reading: 1 Kings 16:21- 2 Kings 4:37
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12
After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.
Observation:
In this instance the Lord’s voice came in a small whisper, not in a loud shout.
Application:
Perhaps the wind, earthquake and fire were there to draw attention to the whisper that was to come. Or perhaps they were just there. Either way, Elijah knew to be still and wait, listening for the Lord’s voice.
Often I cry out to the Lord in hectic moments and want Him to answer me right away. I want to know what to do and I want a clear voice NOW. This happened just a few nights ago for me. I was struggling with something and called out the Lord, asking Him to give me the words for an email. (I know this sounds trivial, but it wasn’t a trivial matter.) I was worried and confused and knew that every word counted so I wanted each one to be right.
I called and heard nothing.
So I stepped away, climbed into bed away from the chaos and prayed again. And as I was laying there in the silence, I heard a very clear answer.
If we want to hear God, I think we need to focus on Him and not our struggle. We need to be ready to hear his whisper and tune out the shouts.
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for listening to our prayers and answering them. Please guide each of us as we learn how to hear you better, whether your responses be loud and obvious or a quiet whisper. Teach us how to live focusing on you and hearing you rather than focusing on the struggles and letting them lead us.
Thank you for your continual love and guidance. And thank you for your beautiful whispers.
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