The Still Small Voice
The Daily Devotional
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Still Small Voice
And after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. (1 Kings 19:12)
Introduction
This verse captures a pivotal moment in the life of the prophet Elijah. After confronting idolatry and fleeing into the wilderness in fear, Elijah encounters God—not in the grand forces of nature, but in an unexpected hush. In that moment of sheer silence, God speaks, reminding us that divine presence often comes not through thunderous signs, but in the quiet spaces of our lives.
Reflection
A man once found himself at the edge of burnout. Life had become a cacophony of demands: phone calls, deadlines, family needs, and the constant pressure to keep up. One morning, while refilling his truck at a remote gas station before dawn, he turned off the engine and stepped out. There was no traffic, no voices, no phones ringing—just the wind rustling a nearby cottonwood tree and the faint glow of the eastern sky. In that moment of silence, something settled in his chest: a peace that didn’t explain itself. He hadn’t heard words, but he felt heard.
That’s often how God works. Not in the noise, but in the spaces between. Not in the fire or the earthquake, but in the stillness that follows.
Application
Today, carve out a moment to turn down the noise. It doesn’t have to be long or dramatic. Maybe it’s a quiet morning walk, turning off the radio during your commute, or stepping outside with a cup of coffee and no agenda. Allow God to meet you in the silence. You don’t need to fill it. Just listen—and trust that He is there.
Conclusion
God is not limited to dramatic displays or loud declarations. More often, He draws near in gentle, unassuming ways—in moments easily missed unless we are still. Elijah discovered that truth in the wilderness. We can discover it in the ordinary rhythms of our lives.
Prayer
Gracious and Quiet God, in a world filled with noise, I often miss Your voice. Teach me to listen—to step away from the rush and into the quiet where You dwell. Let my heart not crave spectacle but instead grow sensitive to Your gentle whisper. Speak to me in the silence today, and give me the courage to trust what I hear. Amen.
Devotional by: Kenny Sallee, ThM — Deming, NM, USA
The Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible (NRSV)© 1989, 1993, the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
