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Devotional Reading - February 5, 2026


 

2/5/26

Good morning, Friends, 

1 Kings 19:11-13 - 11 So He said, “Go forth and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.” And behold, Yahweh was passing by! And a great and strong wind was tearing up the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before Yahweh; but Yahweh was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but Yahweh was not in the earthquake. 12 Then after the earthquake a fire, but Yahweh was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a thin [a]gentle whisper. 13 Now it happened that when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Elijah expected God to show up in a dramatic way. As he stood on the mountain, there was a strong wind, then an earthquake, and then a fire, but the Lord was not in any of them. After all the noise passed, Scripture tells us there was a gentle whisper, and that is where God made His presence known. This moment reminds us that God does not always speak through what is loud, forceful, or overwhelming. Many times we look for Him in big answers, sudden changes, or powerful experiences, but He chooses to meet us in stillness. Yea, I know "stillness" can be uncomfortable, especially when we are tired, discouraged, or desperate for clarity.

Elijah was worn down, afraid, and emotionally exhausted. He had seen God work in powerful ways before, so it made sense that he expected the same thing to happen. But God knew what Elijah truly needed was not more noise, it was reassurance, closeness, and direction. The gentle whisper shows us that God is not absent when life feels quiet. Truth be told, the quiet may be the very place where He is drawing us closer, asking us to listen rather than rush things.

 Check it out, you know the world is filled with constant noise, opinions, and pressure. And in all the chaos of life we can easily miss His voice. God speaks right through His Word when we slow down, step away, and make space for Him. That requires trust. It means believing that God is at work even when nothing dramatic is happening.

Friends, sometimes Yahweh (God) meets us in a gentle way when we're in a weak space. Check out how He doesn't shout at Elijah or put him on blast for being afraid. Instead, He comes close and speaks softly. The same is true for us. When we feel overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure of our next step, God is near. His voice may not come through a storm, but if we are willing to be still, we may find that His quiet word brings the peace, strength, and direction our hearts have been longing for.

Need I say more? 🤷🏾‍♂️

You know what time ⏰ it is!! 

Maranatha (The Lord is coming)  
Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

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