Today's devotional - june 28, 2025

1 Kings 19:11–12 (ESV)

“And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind.
And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake.
And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire.
And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.” 

Observation

Sometimes we wait for God to speak in thunder, in signs, or in sudden miracles. We want Him to break through with power so obvious that no one can deny it. But when Elijah stood on the mountain, exhausted, discouraged, and afraid, God chose not to shout. He chose to whisper.

God passed by with wind that tore mountains, with earthquakes and fire. Yet, He was not in those loud events. He was in the whisper.

This moment teaches us a profound truth: God’s might is not always shown in the dramatic. Often, it’s revealed in the intimate.

The whisper is personal. It’s for those close enough to hear. It’s for the one who pauses, who listens, who silences the storm of worry and leans into the stillness. And in that stillness, the voice of God heals what fear has broken.

In a culture full of volume, competition, and performance, God speaks in ways the world will miss, but His children must not. We are called to step away from the noise and listen carefully for the quiet sound that changes everything.

1. Have I made space to hear God's whisper today?

2. Am I too busy looking for big signs that I’m missing His still small voice?

3. What might God be saying to me in the silence?

Lord, I confess that I have often searched for You in the thunder, waiting for signs and wonders, while ignoring the gentle whisper of Your Spirit. Today, I choose to quiet my soul. Let Your voice be the loudest in my heart, even when it comes gently. I want to be close enough to hear You when You speak in silence. Restore me with Your whisper. Lead me with Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God’s whispers are not weak, they are precise, intentional, and deeply powerful. Don’t run from the silence. Run into it. That is where the Father speaks.

· Isaiah 30:21 – “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.”

· Job 26:14– “Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him!”

· Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”

· Luke 5:16– “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

Dr Ron Ellis

BAM