God's Quiet Voice

Elijah had just won a huge battle for God on Mount Carmel! But then the wicked queen sent a scary message: 'You're dead by tomorrow!'

Elijah got SO scared. He ran and ran until he was far away in the desert. He sat under a little tree and prayed a sad prayer.

'I give up, God! Just let me die. I'm no better than anyone else.'

Poor Elijah was exhausted and depressed. He fell asleep.

An angel tapped his shoulder. 'Wake up and eat.' There was fresh bread and water! Elijah ate and went back to sleep.

The angel came again. 'Eat some more. You have a long trip ahead.'

Elijah ate and then walked for FORTY DAYS until he reached a special mountain. He hid in a cave.

God asked, 'Elijah, what are you doing here?'

'I've worked SO hard for You!' Elijah said. 'But everyone has turned against You. I'm the ONLY one left who loves You, and they want to kill me!'

God said, 'Go stand outside. I'm about to pass by.'

First came a POWERFUL WIND that broke rocks apart! But God wasn't in the wind.

Then came an EARTHQUAKE that shook everything! But God wasn't in the earthquake.

Then came a FIRE! But God wasn't in the fire either.

Then... a quiet, gentle whisper.

When Elijah heard it, he covered his face and went to the cave entrance. He knew—THIS was God.

God asked again, 'What are you doing here?'

Elijah said the same sad things. But God had good news. 'You're not alone! There are 7,000 people in Israel who still love Me. And I have more work for you to do.'

Sometimes we feel alone and tired. But God meets us gently and reminds us we're not alone. He still has plans for us.