As Elijah runs away and hides in a cave from Jezebel: And the word of the Lord came to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" .....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
Though He can, God does not often talk with the force of the wind. Though He can, God does not often talk with the rumble and impact of an earthquake. Though He can, God does not often talk with the blazing presence of fire. God instead talks quietly, in whispers. He is a loving God who desires to know you intimately. What better way to do that than in a quiet place. A place void of distraction.
Stop running. Stop the busyness of life. Stop what you are doing and listen. Sit. In silence. Wait. Silently. Listen for His voice. Our almighty, powerful God chooses to intimately whisper. He desires your attention. Give Him your undivided attention. Sit and quietly listen. You will be forever changed.
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