DCLM Sincere Milk 11 March 2024 — The Still Small Voice
DCLM Sincere Milk 11 March 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Still Small Voice
Topic: The Still Small Voice
Text: 1Kings 19:11-18
11And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:
13And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
14And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
15And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
16And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
17And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.
18Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
Key Verse: “And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” 1 Kings 19:12
Message
When prophet Elijah heard the voice of God, it came in a still small voice like we read from our Bible passage. Also, when God called Samuel, he heard the voice, he thought Eli the priest called him not knowing that it was the voice of God. There are many people God spoke to in this way. God still ministers to His people today and one of the ways you can know God is speaking is through the still voice.
God does not speak loudly and if you are not attentive to His voice you will not hear the call. The voice comes with specific instruction on what to do and you will not have rest until you do it. If animals hear the voice of the shepherd, how much more we that are children of God. We should always pay attention and listen to God’s voice.
Apart from the silent voice, God also speaks to people through His word. The word of Christ is life and light. If you want to always listen to God, then you must always remain at the altar of prayer and meditation on God’s word.
Further Reading: Numbers 12:6-8
Prayer for today: Lord, speak to me through Your word.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
