What is it about faint twinkles on the pitch black canvas of the sky that warrants our gaze? Why do the jagged peaks in the distance take our breath? How it is that we flock to the coasts just to glimpse the first or last light in the horizon? Why do the fresh bloom of flowers bring us joy. The answer is simple: God is in it. Not in the pantheistic sense that god is everything and everything is god, but God's awesome qualities are in His handiwork. Much in the way that a painting reveals the painter or a statue reveals the sculptor, creation reveals her Creator.
In the deafening world in which we live, the distractions keep us from seeing God and feeling His presence. Satan's strategy of late is busyness. Therefore we don't "stop to smell the roses" anymore. I am as guilty as anyone. The prophet Elijah had to learn this lesson as well. Much in the way that many missed Jesus when he first appeared that silent night, because they would not anticipate God coming without grand fanfare, Elijah looked for God's presence in the loud chaos of the world.
So the next time you feel lost, lonely, or overwhelmed in your storm called life; take time to be still and listen to your Father's voice.
In the deafening world in which we live, the distractions keep us from seeing God and feeling His presence. Satan's strategy of late is busyness. Therefore we don't "stop to smell the roses" anymore. I am as guilty as anyone. The prophet Elijah had to learn this lesson as well. Much in the way that many missed Jesus when he first appeared that silent night, because they would not anticipate God coming without grand fanfare, Elijah looked for God's presence in the loud chaos of the world.
"Go out and stand on the mountain," the LORD told Elijah "I want you to see me when I pass by." All at once, a strong wind shook the mountain and shattered the rocks. But the LORD was not in the wind. Next, there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. Then there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. Finally, there was a small still breeze, and when Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his coat. He went out and stood at the entrance to the cave, and then heard the LORD asked, "Elijah, why are you here?" I Kings 19:11-13We too expect God to outshout the world, but God will not compete with anyone. We are the ones that must take pause and seek Him. God has ordained for us to have times that we can seek Him together away from the distractions of the world. That is why He gave us the first day of the week: the Lord's Day. We need those times of refuge in Sunday morning and evening worship, and Bible studies and fellowship throughout the week. But, that still will not be enough. We must find our place of personal solace. A stillness in which to hear the small still voice of God speaking to us. A time of devotion, prayer, and simply listening.
So the next time you feel lost, lonely, or overwhelmed in your storm called life; take time to be still and listen to your Father's voice.
"For the unseen things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being realized by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead" Romans 1:20
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