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The Gentle Whisper

  • He said, "Go out, and stand on the mountain before Yahweh." Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh; but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake; but Yahweh was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake a fire passed; but Yahweh was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a still small voice. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle, went out, and stood in the entrance of the cave. Behold, a voice came to him, and said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 1 Kings 19:11-13 WEB.

    Elijah was a seasoned prophet of the Lord who recognized the voice of God. When he was told to go and stand before God on the mountain, Elijah remained inside the cave until he knew that the Lord was there. He waited, and he listened for His voice.

    Elijah ignored the tornado or strong wind that came by. Then he dismissed the earthquake that shook the mountains. Elijah disregarded the fire passing by outside. Finally, he heard the sound of a low whisper, and He knew that it was indeed God Almighty calling to him. Only then did Elijah rise and go out to meet Him.

    That still, small voice was a gentle whisper. The soft voice of God that speaks to your conscience and illuminates your mind. We are meant to hear His voice, created to listen for His voice. That was His original plan that each person would listen to the voice of God and obey Him. But in Exodus 20:19, the people were afraid and said, "Do not let God speak to us. Let Him speak to you."

    Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice" (John 10:27). Hearing the gentle whisper yourself changes your life. It will give you an edge that no one can take away. Yet, when the Lord speaks to us, it can be drowned out by our busy lives. He does not shout over the noise. I find that I have to get quiet so that I can listen.

    This includes inner calmness and quieting your mind as well. A quiet room is nice, but if your life is in turmoil, there will still be noise in your head. I have been there. There have been times in my life when I could sit in a quiet room and yet feel like I was standing in the middle of a busy intersection internally. It is hard to hear from the Lord like that.

    We are often looking for the supernatural, but His message comes to us in such a natural way that we can miss it. Instead of hearing a booming voice from heaven, it may come through the words of a mentor or a friend. Maybe something they once told us in the past. A song we have heard comes to our mind, and the words now have a new meaning. That is the whisper of the Holy Spirit.

    Jesus said, "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you" (John 14:26). Reminding us of things that were spoken to us in the past is part of the Holy Spirit's work. He is the living breath of God who lives right here with us.

    Listen for the voice of the Lord always, and try to be sensitive to the Spirit. That gentle whisper will make all the difference in your life, and it can turn disaster and terror into peace and joy.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please teach me to hear Your voice and recognize when You speak. Please help me make the right decisions and guide my steps today. Speak to me and through me, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, please teach me to hear Your voice and recognize when You speak. Please help me make the right decisions and guide my steps today. Speak to me and through me, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
October 13, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, amen. 

October 13, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

October 13, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

October 13, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

October 13, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen Lord. I need this. I'm suffering...Please turn this around. Forgive my sins and heal me for Your namesake.. I praise Your Holy Name Jesus. My Savior. My healer. MyDeliverer. My help. My Comforter..

October 13, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: October 13, 2022

AMEN.  Heavenly Father, speak to me Lord as only you can.  I long to hear your voice.  Thank you for blessing me. Amen

October 13, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

Yes Father Yahweh! In Lord Christ Yeshua's name I pray ,Amen. 

October 13, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

October 13, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

October 13, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen.

October 13, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Yes, I pray this Father, Amen!

October 13, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

October 13, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Absolutely!! I really love hearing from the Lord for me when I want to get closer I usually light some incense and I put on some really good worship music and clear my mind of all the days troubles thank you Father for your faithfulness and your love and for speaking to me in a way I can understand.

October 13, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Yes Lord,  teach me to recognize Your voice.Lead me by Your truth, for You are The God who saves me., Amen 

October 13, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

AMEN !

October 13, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webbedited: October 16, 2022

Amen! This message is powerfully true, Pastor Dion. God brings us comfort, hope, discernment, and direction in so many diverse ways. Praising Him for His whispers this morning!

October 13, 2022
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Theresa Bright
Theresa Bright

Thank you Jesus, for speaking to me 

and for being near me always.

October 13, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

October 13, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

October 13, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen I've often prayed those same words. Praise God. 

October 14, 2022