Gentle Whisper
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 19:11-13
It is in the quiet moments that I hear the whisper. Elijah recognized the voice as that of God. The whisper I hear is filled with the words of my own heart. I hear it speak to me as I lay down at night and as I rise in the morning. I drown it out with the busy-ness of the day only to have it return as I quiet down in the evening. I am seeking to hear the voice of God. I know He has spoken to my heart. I know that He understands my hopes and desires. I seek to hear and to trust.
