“And after the fire came a gentle whisper…” – 1 Kings 19:12
Elijah expected God to speak through the dramatic.
Instead, God whispered.
Advent teaches us the same:
God’s voice often travels on quiet air.
We want fireworks.
God gives whispers.
Not because He is distant, but because He is close — whisper-close.
Silence is not God withholding His voice.
Silence is often the space where we finally become able to hear it.
“Silence is not the absence of God; it is often the space where we become aware of Him.” — Dallas Willard
Practice:
Sit for one minute in silence today and whisper, “Speak, Lord. I’m listening.”
Prayer: Lord, quiet my heart so I can hear You. Teach me not to fear the silence, but to enter it with expectation. Still the noise within me long enough for Your whisper to rise to the surface. Let Your voice be the one that steadies me, guides me, and draws me near. Speak, Lord—my heart is listening. Amen.
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