18th June 2026

A Still Small Voice

"After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire;

and after the fire a still small voice."

1 Kings 19:12

Today's Bible Reading: Kings 19:9–14.

We all yearn sometimes for a little quiet in a loud and busy world. Even the news we watch, and hear on the radio or on the social media we ingest bring a kind of clamorous ‘noise’ that competes for our attention. So much of it is infused with words and images that stir up negative emotions. Immersing ourselves in it can easily drown out the voice of God.

When the prophet Elijah went to meet God on the mountain of Horeb, he did not find Him in the loud, destructive wind or in the earthquake or in the fire (1 Kings 19:11-12). It was not until Elijah heard a “a still small voice  or gentle whisper” that he covered his face and ventured out of the cave to meet with “the Lord God Almighty” (v 12-14).

Your spirit may well be craving quiet but—even more so—it may be yearning to hear the voice of God. Find room for silence in your life so you will never miss God’s “still small voice ” (v 12).

Prayer: Loving Father, quiet my heart and mind so I am ready to meet with You today. In Jesus name. Amen.