1 Kings 19:11-12
“He said, "Go out, and stand on the mountain before Yahweh." Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains, and broke the rocks in pieces before Yahweh; but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind was an earthquake, but Yahweh was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake was a fire, but Yahweh was not in the fire. After the fire a still small voice.”
This passage is part of the story of the prophet Elijah, who has just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal, but is now fleeing for his life from Queen Jezebel. Discouraged, he journeys to Mount Horeb, where Moses once encountered God. He is seeking God's presence and direction.
How might we discern divine communication in both the dramatic events and the quiet moments of our own lives?