Then He said, "Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord." And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces 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 a still small voice. So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. 1 Kings 19:11-13
Elijah was a man familiar with the voice of God. He knew the difference between the glory of His presence versus the intimacy of His fellowship. For us today it’s the difference between being in a church service, experiencing His presence versus entering into a depth of worship by which you experience the intimacy of His fellowship. It’s the difference between experiencing church versus the experience of communion with Him.
Our Lord is a master communicator. Throughout scripture He is pictured as One who stands with His arms outstretched beckoning us to come and commune with Him. And He still speaks today!
To all mankind He speaks through His creation. Paul let’s us know that the beauty and majesty of our world is a reflection of His beauty and majesty. Creation speaks of an order that is beyond our imaginations or abilities. Creation testifies of a God who is able to manipulate masses beyond what we can fathom while at the same time He strategically aligns the smallest of matter. Creation reassures us that if God can handle the vastness of the universe as well as the specifics of an atom, He certainly can resolve the issues of our lives.
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Romans 1:20
To those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, God speaks by His Spirit through His Word and through His Spirit who dwells within all who believe. His still small voice whispers, "This is the way, walk in it”. Isaiah 30:21
When Elijah stood before the Lord that day, he exchanged his frustration and depression for God’s purpose, encouragement and direction. One conversation with the Lord set Elijah’s world aright and the same is available to us today! Beloved, listen for His voice. He desires to commune with you!
Be blessed.
