God is there

1 Kings 19:11-12The Message (MSG)

^11-12 Then he was told, “Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by.”

A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God wasn’t in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but God wasn’t in the fire; and after the fire a gentle and quiet whisper.

Many times we will see and hear God through the big storms and miracles of life.  However, most of the time we can only hear him when we stand quietly and wait for him.  So, take time every day to be quiet before God.  No,  you may not hear him every time, but you will feel him in your presence.  As well, if you look closely, you will find him everywhere you are.

So, look around – God is there; listen – God is speaking; stand still – God is holding you.

The Message (MSG)

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