“And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks 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. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.” – 1 Kings 19:11b-12
We often want to hear from God in clear, dramatic, obvious ways. That’s seldom how God speaks to us! Most often, He speaks is in that low whisper, His still, small voice. Are you listening for that?
Are you listening for the whisper of God’s voice as you read His Word each day and ask Him to help you understand and apply it to yourself? Are you listening for the whisper of God’s voice as you still your mind and quiet your soul before Him in times of prayer in which you don’t say anything? Are you listening for the whisper of God’s voice in the wisdom of your most trustworthy and godly friends, mentors, and spiritual leaders?
In this age of constant amusement, outrage, entertainment, distraction, information, and social media we often ruin our ability to hear God’s still small voice. How much blessing do we miss out on by not stopping to listen? How much joy? How much opportunity? How much fellowship with our Creator?
If you haven’t been listening, don’t lament the past. Simply begin listening. Put down your phone. Turn off your TV. Cultivate silence. Draw near to God. He WILL draw near to you! #FollowJesus