The Whisper of God
“And after the fire, the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.”
— 1 Kings 19:12–13 (ESV)
I was headed to the couch to sit down when I heard the voice of God say, “Go get your other writing tablet.”
I already had my laptop in hand, so my first thought was, I don’t need my other tablet—they’re synced to my computer. But as I began to settle onto the couch, something within me said, Nope, get up. So I went into the other room and picked up my tablet. On top of it were my glasses and the book I would need for my study.
A few days ago, my dad had to undergo emergency surgery. As I was sending out requests for some dear friends to pray with me for my father, I heard a whisper from God—two specific names of people I was to ask. When I reached out to each of them, both said that God had just whispered my name to their hearts and they were preparing to pray for me.
God’ voice
Whisper: calm, quiet, silence, stillness.
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, He said, “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven…’”
Jesus specifically told them to call His Father our Father. When we call out to God as our Father, we receive His response the way a good father would answer his children.
As I reflected on my childhood, I remembered how my dad would often speak to me in a calm, quiet voice. There were times he raised his voice, but even when he was angry or disciplining us, his tone remained steady and gentle.
If you take a moment and think back to the time God spoke to your heart about accepting Him as your personal Savior, His voice was calm, quiet, and still. He spoke directly to you, drawing you into His love. It was a beautiful whisper.
Scripture says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” He still speaks to us in that same whisper, but many times we ignore His voice, mistaking it for a passing thought. His voice is just loud enough for the individual to hear, because He isn’t speaking to anyone else in that moment.
When I heard Him tell me to get my tablet, the words came and went quickly. I had been given guidance, but it was up to me to move.
Hearing and Responding
It reminds me of how one of my dear friends described hearing God’s voice. She said it’s like being at a bus stop—the bus driver pulls up, opens the door, and in that moment you must choose whether to get on the bus or let it pass by. Either way, it’s your choice.
When God speaks to us, He brings clarity. You may not always understand the who, what, when, why, or how—but if you pause and respond to Him, He will open a dialogue and guide you on how to move forward.
That quiet voice is an invitation to come and commune with Him. When my friends heard God drop my name into their spirit, they didn’t know the details, but they recognized that God was speaking—and they responded. My text message asking for prayer was simply confirmation of what they had already heard. They had been invited to sit with God and serve Him on my behalf.
Why We Miss His Voice
The reason so many miss His voice is because we dismiss it as a passing thought. Then, the enemy quickly comes to steal the word by distracting us with something else.
Listen—when a quiet, still thought passes through your mind, don’t ignore it. Pause. Wait. Listen. God is speaking to you.
Key Takeaways
Don’t ignore the quiet thoughts that come across your mind.
God speaks to us as a Father to His children.
Stop. Pause. Listen. You are being invited to serve the Almighty God.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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