Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Scripture

“The Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.  When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.” 1 Kings 19:12b-13

Reflections

Sometimes it’s hard to hear the voice of the Lord God.

We live within a world that can fill all our waking moments with noise.  Our TVs are on.  The kids are screaming.  The radio is playing.  A podcast is being broadcasted.  The phone rings.

When we immerse ourselves with all kinds of noise and busy-ness around the clock, it becomes very difficult to hear the voice of God.  Prior to COVID-19, many lived busy lives that did not allow any space to listen to God.  When it came, some “stayed in place” for a period and came out of the experience with a different perspective, even if it only lasted for a short while.

God is often more willing to speak than we are willing to listen.  He reveals himself through his Word.  He ministers to us through the wonder of his creation.  He speaks when everything else is silent.

Elijah didn’t hear the voice of God in the great wind.  He didn’t hear it in the earthquake.  He didn’t hear it in the fire.  He heard it in the sound of sheer silence.  Sometimes we need to turn down the volume on everything else in order to hear the voice of God.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for always being there for me.  Help me to find those moments of silence when I can truly hear your voice.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18