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1 Kings 19:12&13
"12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?"

We are studying "God Sightings." 
ELIJAH experienced GOD on numerous occasions. We are naturally curious about how that looks. We wonder WHAT would it take for you to believe you are in the presence of GOD? Fire? Earthquake? Wind? God's presence can be overwhelming. Do you want the wind to howl and the ground to shake?

In yesterday's verses we read; "but the LORD was not in the wind:" And, " but the LORD was NOT in the earthquake:" Then in today's verses; "but the LORD was not in the fire:" Where was GOD?

"...a still small voice."

We want the pillar of fire! Oh, to see the sea parted by the wind! Or, the ground to shake and open up and consume the evil and wicked! Wouldn't that be GRAND!?!? But, that's not how Elijah experienced our LORD. He heard a still small voice, that said, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

God knows the answer. The question is asked for Elijah's benefit. He was called by GOD to a difficult mission, which he was hiding from, but you can't hide from GOD. After the display of divine power in the wind, earthquake and fire, GOD has Elijah's undivided attention. Elijah is reminded of GOD'S power and sovereignty. His call to duty is renewed and refocused. Many of us could use a encounter with GOD to get us to pay attention to what really matters. 🙏 ✝️

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