Week of May 30, 2025

“11Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD.” And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind and earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; 12and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” (1 Kings 19:11-12, NKJV)

Have you ever asked God to speak to you in some undeniable way? Maybe a flash of lightning, a prophetic word to confirm the very thing your heart is struggling with? It’s a natural human desire. We want clarity. But most times, God’s voice comes not in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in a gentle whisper.

Elijah the prophet witnessed the miraculous power of God on Mount Carmel, but then runs in fear from Jezebel’s threat.

He hides in a cave, consumed with fear. But God, in His mercy, doesn’t rebuke Elijah for his weakness. Instead, God ministers to him, provides food and water, and then calls Elijah to stand before Him.

God understands that even the strongest among us become weary. God didn’t come to scold Elijah. He came to meet with Him. Before God gave Elijah his next assignment, He tended to his soul.

The truth is this: God meets us in the cave if necessary. He fills up our emptiness. He whispers to us when our hearts are too weak for a shout.

Maybe that’s where you find yourself; feeling like life has backed you into a cave. But God still has a word for you. He still has provision for you. He still has a purpose for you.

God Bless, Pastor Rick