God is hard to explain. Sometimes we think of God as big and powerful. We think of God’s strength when we see the force of the wind, the fire of a volcano, or the power of an earthquake. But Elijah discovered that God wasn’t in the wind, the fire or the earthquake. God was in a quiet, gentle voice. God doesn’t always speak or show himself in a powerful way. He sometimes comes to us in a small and gentle way. We need to be quiet and still enough to listen for him.
When Jesus was baptized by John, “the sky opened, and he [John the Baptist] saw God’s Spirit coming down on him [Jesus] like a dove” (Matthew 3:16). The Holy Spirit is pictured as a dove, one of the gentlest birds.
We live in a noisy world. If your thoughts and mind are filled with noise and silly things, it will be hard to hear the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit lives in all Christians. Only those who take time to listen will truly hear his voice.
The Bible says God’s ways are different because his thoughts are higher than ours. What do you do if you know someone is real smart? You listen.
Think About This: God speaks to those who quiet themselves to listen.
Memorize This Truth: "Stop fighting and know that I am God! (Psalm 46:10).
Will you be quiet long enough to hear God speak? What are some ways God speaks to you? (Hint: Psalm 1, Psalm 119, Ephesians 5:18 & Romans 1:20).
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