God and the Still Small Voice
1 Kings 19:12-13 and Trees Covered in Snow, Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, Nebraska.
“And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “’What are you doing here, Elijah?’” 1 Kings 19:12-13 (NKJV)
The Still Small Voice of the Lord
As I photographed this snow covered landscape not only did the visible beauty speak to me, but also the silence. I wanted to capture the silence, but that’s difficult to do in a still image. I thought later that perhaps I should have taken some video as well. Unfortunately, that didn’t cross my mind at the time.
I am amazed at how new fallen snow absorbs sound. It creates a deep silence. In the silence of this snow God spoke to me.
The still small voice of God speaks to us in the silence more so than in the noise of life. It’s not that He doesn’t speak in the noise. He is God. He speaks when He wants. The quiet is for us. We hear Him better in the quiet and stillness.
Read about Elijah and his encounters with God in 1 Kings 19.
You captured the silence beautifully. What a wonderful lesson!
Thanks Bebe! I appreciate your comments.
God Bless!
I grew up as one of three boys on Forest Service Ranger Stations in the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Always loved the sound (or total lack of) new fallen snow. All you would hear is the cold wind blowing in your ears, everything else was absorbed. It’s an experience that far too few people have now. We forget in our noisy world, that God’s would is a quiet world.
Kevin Shilts
Eugene, Oregon
Thanks Kevin! There is nothing like being out in the woods when the snow is falling. The silence is wonderful, as is the presence of God.
PS If you ever want to send another one in, I’d love to have another one of your photos to share here!