A Still Small Voice
When I was growing up, my family attended Peachcrest Baptist Church in Decatur Georgia. Bro. Arwood was the pastor. He was an excellent preacher and teacher. I learned a lot from him as I was growing up. I still remember a lot of things that he said and the way he said them. He would often refer to hearing that "still small voice." I know I've heard it. Have you? Elijah was running from the wicked queen, Jezebel, after getting worn down from his long run back to Jezreel from Mt. Carmel. When he finally got to Mt. Horeb, the Lord told him to stand before the mountain. God did not speak to him through a strong wind, an earthquake, or a fire. (I Kings 19:12) However, He did speak to Elijah very directly through a still small voice. God made Himself very clear to Elijah, and He does the same for us. I think sometimes we want God to work a miracle to show us the way He wants us to go. We want Him to speak to us in an audible voice, or even send us a letter. We think that is w...