Friday, September 29, 2017

CAN YOU HEAR THE WHISPER?


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. I Kings 19:12b-13 (NIV)

There are moments when life seems a bit more than slightly overwhelming. Often, after working all week long, chauffeuring the children back and forth to activities, managing our homes, dealing with personal responsibilities, and attempting to find a few moments to relax and enjoy life, things can feel like too much. In those moments, we just want to run away to a place where we can be alone. Sometimes to just be with ourselves and other times to be with God, to question Him and seek understanding about what He’s doing in our lives.

In I Kings 19, the prophet Elijah found himself running away from the challenges of his own life. After taking a bold stand and proving to the naysayers that God is real, Elijah was exhausted, alone, and afraid—ready to give up. An angel appeared and told him to listen, for the Lord was preparing to pass by. First came a powerful wind, then an earthquake, and finally fire. But God did not speak in the loudness of these things. Instead, after all the noise ceased, God spoke in a gentle whisper!
Has it been hard for you to hear God speaking through the chaos and noise of your life? If so, you are not alone. When it feels like God has stopped speaking, remember He has not forgotten about you. Perhaps, He simply wants you to be still and listen for His whisper.

Lord, slow my pace and quiet my mind so I can hear Your still, small voice.

© 2017 Dawn M. Wayman

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