A Gentle Whisper

     Elijah spoke with great power and conviction for his God. He stood up to the false prophets and called down rain from the heavens. Sometimes after a time of great strength and love and recognition of God’s power, we find ourselves reeling, lost and hopeless. That is exactly where we find Elijah in 1 Kings 19. He is afraid and lonely and he actually prays to die.

“I have had enough Lord,” he said. “Take my life. I am no better than my ancestors.” 1 Kings 19:4b

     And God comes immediately to Elijah’s rescue in understanding and compassion. God provides food and says,

“Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 1 Kings 19:7b

    Elijah’s journey continues for forty days and forty nights. Where is God? First, Elijah feels a strong wind that shattered the rocks. The Lord was not in the wind. Following the wind there is an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there came a fire, but the Lord was not there.  Where did Elijah experience the presence of God?

     After the fire, came a gentle whisper. And Elijah beheld the presence of God.

     To hear the whisper of a loved one, we need to be very close. Move a little closer and listen for a gentle voice in your ear. It just may be our Lord, letting you know He is right beside you close enough for a gentle word.

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it.” Isaiah30:21

Lord,

We long to hear Your voice teaching and guiding us through life. Make Your presence known, as we move close enough to hear Your gentle whisper.

Amen