11. 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. 12. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 13. 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?" - 1Kings 19:11-13
My youth pastor preached out of this scripture and a few others but this one stood out more to me. Because she went off topic or i didnt understand it i went home to review it and read it over and i feel like the Lord showed me something and I figured this can help you too.
I've been wanting to hear the voice of God for a long time now. I have questions and concerns that I need him to speak to me about. I just need answers. as i was reading all of chapter 19 the verses 11-13 jumped out at me and i focused on those three scriptures. As I began to meditate and re read the word it was like God dropped something into my mind. It was like he was saying: "I can speak in many ways there isnt only one way that i can speak to you. I can speak through people, music, visions, dreams, my word, and many other ways. you are looking for a 'show' you are focused so much on looking for 'the show' that you miss out on my whispers." now these werent his exact words but thats what i felt he was speaking to me.
it says in the word that there was a mighty wind that tore up the mountains, an earthquake, and a fire but in all those things God wasnt there. he didnt say anything. but then after all that a gentle whisper came and there was the Lord. Elijah was sooo focused on hearing God's voice that through all the the "Big Shows" he heard the whisper of God. he didnt miss out on God's gentle whisper. Keep your spiritual ears open at all times to hear God's gentle whispers, continue everyday to build that relationship with him to know his voice. He wants to speak to all of his children but if your not paying attention you just may miss out on your answers.
you have to have a heart that wants to hear from God. Seek his face and he will speak to you. Stay alert your answer to your prayers can be anywhere. ♥
Grace ♥ Mercy
♥Zee
