The Quiet God
I use to believe that when God spoke, there would be no mistaking Him because it would be loud and thunderous. But I have come to learn that God’s voice is most often still, small and quiet. [tweetthis]He speaks as a whisper to those who have ears to hear. @BarbieSwihart #AttributesOfGodAtoZ[/tweetthis]
“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:11-12)
I don’t want to miss Him. I don’t want to turn away from Him when He speaks, just because it isn’t obvious. But in order to hear Him, especially the still small voice, I must be still. I must cease from my running to and fro and quiet my mind and my heart. I must prepare to receive Him and I must tune in to the frequency of heaven.
My prayer is that God would teach us to have ears to hear Him, in every season and in every way. Whether that voice is loud and thunderous or still and quiet.
He who has ears to hear, let Him hear the whispers of God.
This post is part of a month-long series on The Attributes of God, AtoZ. Click here to read more posts in this series.
I don’t want to miss Him either Barbie. I love your heart and the beauty in the mess of life you bring to the world. Thank you for being faithful in that.
Thank you, Rhonda, for your constant encouragement.
Barbie, I have been loving your series…as to the Quiet God? One of the most profound things He has said to me is that ‘we walk together in companionship’ and went on to share a picture with me of good friends enjoying their quiet moments together. There was an understanding between them, a depth to their companionship where words did not always have to have a part. Has it changed my relationship with Him? Profoundly. I no longer fret over the silence, I simply trust and know He is present with me.
So good Jeannie! He is so good and His love really is tangible. I do want everyone to feel like you describe!
Yes, AMEN! Thank you for sharing this with me Jeanine!
All to often I want God to shout directions at me like a traffic cop. But he wants to be our father and our friend–and good parents don’t yell at their children and friends don’t yell at friends. It’s all about the listening and getting to know him, for sure!
That is such a great way of putting it Anita. Thank you for stopping by!
Amen! And yet, when we train our ears to hear Him… so often (not always, but often!) His whisperings scream louder than everything else! Love you friend!
So true Karrilee!