This week in our Bible Study, we're in 1st Kings...the part where Elijah is facing down Jezebel and the prophets of Baal. He has just stood on the mountain and called down the fire of God in front of 450 prophets, Ahab and most of the Israelites! Wouldn't that have been something to witness! So where does he end up afterwards? Hiding in a cave...but he is doing something constructive besides just giving in to his fear, he's listening for the voice of God. As we're told, God was not in the the earthquake, the mighty wind or the fire...there was a still, small voice.
Many times we don't take the time or get into a place that allows us to sit uninterrupted and listen for Gods voice. Our excuses range from the busyness of our own lives to the "God is busy, He doesn't have time to talk to me" lie. He does have time and He does want to speak directly to you. In order to hear we have to prepare ourselves to listen...quiet place (no other people, no cell phones, IPods, games, TV, etc.) and then we have to quieten our own minds...capture the stray thoughts and focus solely on God. Just get comfortable, breathe and listen!
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