“Eternal One: 11 Leave this cave, and go stand on the mountainside in My presence.
The Eternal passed by him. The mighty wind separated the mountains and crumbled every stone before the Eternal. This was not a divine wind, for the Eternal was not within this wind. After the wind passed through, an earthquake shook the earth. This was not a divine quake, for the Eternal was not within this earthquake. 12-13 After the earthquake was over, there was a fire. This was not a divine fire, for the Eternal was not within this fire.
After the fire died out, there was nothing but the sound of a calm breeze. And through this breeze a gentle, quiet voice entered into Elijah’s ears. He covered his face with his cloak and went to the mouth of the cave. Suddenly, Elijah was surprised.
Eternal One: Why are you here, Elijah? What is it that you desire?” (1 Kings 19: 11-13, The Voice)
Most of the time, I consider God’s voice as thunderous. I look for Him in the big details in my life – like which college to go to, what job to apply for after graduation, and if I should commit to World Race. I assume that I will hear God clearly because He will be loud and will use obvious things to speak to me.
I forget to look for Him in the small, everyday, minuscule details – like if I should apologize to this person, if I should park my car and talk to this homeless woman, if I should buy a meal for the person behind me. But I’m wrong! God is in these moments. He is still speaking and wants to be part of these times too.
Sometimes it may feel as though God is silent. That He isn’t listening to your cries. That He doesn’t see the injustice. That isn’t true! God revealed Himself to Elijah in a whisper. He showed Himself in “near silence.” I believe He is still doing that.
There are lessons to be learned from God’s whispers. Actions to be taken. Knowledge of His character to be understood.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 10:27, “And you should proclaim in the bright light of day everything that I have whispered to you in the dark. Whatever whispers you hear—shout them from the rooftops of houses.”
That’s what I aim to do – proclaim who God is. It isn’t always going to be easy. I fear what people will think. I’m afraid of being rejected.
But the whisper remains. And I will listen. Will you?
