Opening Verse
“And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.”
1 Kings 19:12 (KJV)
Introduction
Life is loud. The world shouts at us from every direction—news, social media, responsibilities, worries. We expect God to speak in the same way—through grand signs, miracles, or an unmistakable voice from heaven. But more often than not, God speaks in a whisper. A still, small voice. The question is, are we listening?
Devotional Story
There was a man who prayed every day, asking God for direction. But he wanted something obvious—writing in the sky, a loud proclamation, or an undeniable sign. He was too busy looking for the spectacular that he ignored the gentle nudging in his heart.
One day, he found himself sitting alone in a quiet park. The wind was still, the birds chirped softly, and the rush of life seemed to pause. In that moment, a thought entered his mind—gentle, clear, and full of peace. It wasn’t dramatic, but it was unmistakable. It was God speaking.
He realized then that God had been answering him all along, but he had been too distracted by the noise of life to hear.
What This Means
God does not always shout. He whispers. He leads through gentle impressions, a tug at our heart, a scripture that suddenly stands out, a quiet sense of knowing. But we must be still enough to hear Him.
The enemy wants to keep us distracted, anxious, and busy so that we never pause long enough to hear God. But Jesus calls us to step away, to quiet our souls, and to listen.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
If we are always moving, always talking, always filling the silence with something, we will miss His voice. But if we slow down, we will hear it—clear, personal, and full of love.
Think About This
- Are you creating space in your life to hear God’s voice?
- What distractions are drowning out His whispers?
- Have you mistaken the silence of God for His absence?
Prayer
Lord, help me to slow down and listen. I don’t want to miss Your voice because of the noise in my life. Teach me to recognize Your whispers, to quiet my soul, and to trust that even in silence, You are near. Speak, Lord—I am listening. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Verse
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
John 10:27 (KJV)