God’s Voice in Your Lowest Moment

🔑 Big Idea:
God meets us not just in power, but in silence — and when He does, He reminds us: the story’s not over yet.

📖 Scripture:
“After the fire a sound of sheer silence… Then there came a voice to him that said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’”
— 1 Kings 19:12–13 (NRSV)

💡 Key Insight:

After Elijah’s greatest public victory, he crashes in private defeat. Hunted, exhausted, and depressed, he collapses under a broom tree and asks God to end his life. But instead of rebuke, God offers rest. Food. A nap. Then a question: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Twice, Elijah repeats the same three-line “elevator pitch” about how bad things are. But God doesn’t engage the complaint — He commissions the prophet again. In moments of burnout and despair, God doesn’t always show up in fire or earthquake. Sometimes, He comes in a whisper. His presence realigns us. His voice reassigns us. When you’ve got nothing left but a speech — He’s still got a plan.

🔍 Reflect & Act:

• Have you felt like Elijah — discouraged and done, even after a victory?
• What’s the speech you keep repeating to God or others?
• Take a moment today to be still — and listen for God’s quiet voice.
• Ask Him what your next assignment is.

🙏 Power Prayer:

Lord, when I am worn out and running low, meet me like you met Elijah. Feed me with your grace. Let me rest in your presence. And when I am ready, speak — not with noise or force, but with your still, small voice. I’m listening. I’m yours. Amen.

Adopted from Life for Leaders, De Pree Center.