1 Kings 19:9-13

There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?“ He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 1 Kings 19:9-13

In a world full of noise and spectacle, God often speaks in whispers. Elijah expected God in the wind, earthquake, and fire but found Him in a gentle whisper. How often do we miss God’s voice because we’re looking for grand gestures?

Take time today to quiet your heart and listen. God may be speaking to you in the ordinary moments of your day. Practice being still and attentive to His presence. What might God be whispering to you in this season of your life?

Pastor Wade O’Neill