This Week: Nov. 17 - 23
Elijah’s Call to Listen: Hearing God in the Silence
In this week’s sermon, we reflect on 1 Kings 17:1-7, where Elijah demonstrates the power of listening to God’s guidance in times of challenge and uncertainty. Elijah’s faithfulness and ability to hear God’s instructions led him to provisions in the wilderness, showing us that when we trust God, even the impossible becomes possible. This story challenges us to cultivate the art of listening—not just to God, but also to our neighbors and ourselves.
“Listening isn’t just about hearing words; it’s about understanding their meaning. Through true listening, we align ourselves with God’s will.”
Table of Contents
Key Points:
- Listening as a Spiritual Discipline: Elijah’s willingness to listen to God set him apart and enabled him to fulfill his calling.
- God Provides in Unexpected Ways: Ravens feeding Elijah in the wilderness reminds us that God’s provisions may come from surprising sources.
- Hearing God in Silence: Elijah’s story later teaches that God’s voice often comes in stillness, not in dramatic displays.
- Listening to Others: We’re called to hear and empathize with our neighbors, even when we can’t solve their problems.
- Listening to Ourselves: Understanding our inner needs and desires helps us discern God’s direction in our lives.
5-Day Devotional
Day 1: Listening to God
Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 19:11-12
Elijah discovered God’s presence not in fire or wind but in a still, small voice. God often speaks in moments of quiet.
Action Step: Set aside five minutes of silence today to pray and listen for God’s voice.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, quiet the noise in my life so I can hear Your still, small voice guiding me.
Elijah discovered God’s presence not in fire or wind but in a still, small voice. God often speaks in moments of quiet.
Action Step: Set aside five minutes of silence today to pray and listen for God’s voice.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, quiet the noise in my life so I can hear Your still, small voice guiding me.
Day 2: Trusting God’s Provision
Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 17:4-6
Elijah’s sustenance came from unexpected places, teaching us to trust God’s ability to provide for our needs.
Action Step: Reflect on a time God provided for you unexpectedly. Thank Him for His faithfulness.
Prayer Prompt: God, help me trust that You will meet my needs in Your time and in Your way.
Elijah’s sustenance came from unexpected places, teaching us to trust God’s ability to provide for our needs.
Action Step: Reflect on a time God provided for you unexpectedly. Thank Him for His faithfulness.
Prayer Prompt: God, help me trust that You will meet my needs in Your time and in Your way.
Day 3: Listening to Others
Scripture Reference: James 1:19
“Be quick to listen, slow to speak.” Listening to others demonstrates love and opens pathways for understanding.
Action Step: Intentionally listen to someone today without interrupting or planning your response.
Prayer Prompt: Father, teach me to truly listen to those around me, showing Your love through my attentiveness.
“Be quick to listen, slow to speak.” Listening to others demonstrates love and opens pathways for understanding.
Action Step: Intentionally listen to someone today without interrupting or planning your response.
Prayer Prompt: Father, teach me to truly listen to those around me, showing Your love through my attentiveness.
Day 4: Listening in Times of Challenge
Scripture Reference: Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God.” In our struggles, pausing to listen reminds us of God’s sovereignty.
Action Step: During a stressful moment today, pause to pray and ask God for clarity.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, in my challenges, help me to be still and trust that You are in control.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” In our struggles, pausing to listen reminds us of God’s sovereignty.
Action Step: During a stressful moment today, pause to pray and ask God for clarity.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, in my challenges, help me to be still and trust that You are in control.
Day 5: Listening to Ourselves
Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest. Listening to our hearts helps us recognize when we need His peace.
Action Step: Reflect on your emotions today. Are there areas where you need to seek God’s rest?
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, help me recognize when I need Your peace and guide me to rest in You.
Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest. Listening to our hearts helps us recognize when we need His peace.
Action Step: Reflect on your emotions today. Are there areas where you need to seek God’s rest?
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, help me recognize when I need Your peace and guide me to rest in You.
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