Scriptural Foundation:
1 Kings 19:11-14 New Living Translation
“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”
Reflection:
Have you ever cried out to God desperately and felt like all you heard was an echo? Like standing at the edge of a lake and yelling out hello and just hearing hellooooo back. It has been my observation, that we expect that the Lord will show up and answer us immediately. Like our social media feeds, that give us instant validation/gratification. Beware saints that we take the things of this world and try to apply them to the things of God. In our Bible passage, we see Elijah feeling very alone. He cried out to the Lord and the Lord did answer, but not in the grand way one thinks He should respond. Having spent a lot of time seeking the Lord, Elijah comes out just at the right time. Then and only then does the man of God get specific instructions as to how to carry on in a seemly impossible situation.
I don’t know what challenge you may be facing, but know that God is still on the throne and He will never leave you or forsake you. Cry out to Him and then be still. Seek His answers, not in the obvious solutions, but in the solutions, that bring you the most peace in your spirit. The Holy Spirit is leading us all through the peace in our hearts. It is in His witness there is the true answer.
Seeking Revelation:
Grab your notebook:
- What subjects or topics have you laid before the Lord that you feel is getting an echoed response.
- Take time to dissect each request as it relates to the Word of God. Is what you are asking for and the motive behind that request lined up with the Word? Are you walking out that prayer in the faith? Are your words lining up with the Word?
- If after the last bullet there are still things on that list that seems that no answer has come, then start seeking the Lord on where you should be focusing. Once you get that peace in your spirit, hang on to it, your answer is right around the corner.