1 Kings 19 paints a great picture for us about listening to the voice of God. Elijah, a prophet to the Israelites is being hunted down by his own kind because Israel has rejected the covenant that God has given them. They have broken down God's altars and have put all God's prophets to death. Elijah is the last prophet left and he is hiding in a cave trying to escape persecution and even death. God calls out for Elijah in verse 9 saying "what are you doing here, Elijah??"Elijah goes on to explain that he is fleeing persecution and that the Israelites have broken the covenant God has given them. After this dialogue between Elijah and God,God tells Elijah to go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord. A great and powerful wind came, but the Lord was not in the wind..a mighty earthquake came after the winds...the Lord was not in the earthquake..and them a fire came that consumed the mountain...the Lord was not in the fire...BUT after the fire came a gentle whisper came and it was the Lord. God came in the quiet! I want to pose some questions..do you hear from God? Why is talking easier than listening? In our lives are we allowing God to speak to us amongst the choas and noise in our lives? God really wants to speak to us. But, are we really listening? I know in my life hearing the voice of God has been tough. However, I really havent been listening for it. It has not been till recent I have really set aside my agenda and said God speak to me. What are the winds,earthquakes and fires in your life that are keeping you from really hearing the voice of God. God has something amazing to tell us all. We just have to listen for it. Wheather that be closing your door,turning down the blinds,crying, kneeling, or just being quiet..God wants to speak to us.
Love, Stephen
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