July 5, 2024
Still Small Voice -- Part 4
1 Kings 19:13-14,18
07/05/2024
13 And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in
his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance
of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him
and said, ``What are you doing here, Elijah?''
14 He said, ``I have been very jealous for the LORD,
the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have
forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars,
and killed your prophets with the sword, and I,
even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to
take it away.'' ...
18 [And the LORD said to Him,] ``Yet I will leave
seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have
not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not
kissed him.'' (ESV)
The prophet Elijah, who was fleeing from Queen Jezebel,
heard the voice of God.
And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his
cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the
cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said,
``What are you doing here, Elijah?'' He said, ``I have
been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For
the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant,
thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with
the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek
my life, to take it away.'' ... [And the LORD said to
Him,] ``Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all
the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth
that has not kissed him.''
With awe and reverence we hear the Word of God. He hears
our complaints, He strengthens us with His Word and sacraments.
He assures us of His love, grace, and mercy as we learn of Christ
Jesus. The still small voice gives us calm reassurance, ``Your
sins are forgiven because Jesus died and rose again for your
salvation.''
You won't find earthquakes or wind or fire or great
theatrical productions at Trinity Lutheran Church as you join us
at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. You will hear the still small
voice of God saying, ``You are my beloved child, to whom I give
the gift of eternal life because of My grace, love, and mercy.''
Please join us as we continue to learn the truth of God's
Word and receive His gift of life everlasting. Amen.