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Day 22: SEEK – Elijah Seeks God’s Face on Mount Horeb

"The LORD said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came to a gentle whisper." – 1 Kings 19:11-12

Jesus told us to ask, seek, and knock. The last few days were focused on asking where we saw immediate answers to prayer. Over the next few days, we will focus on seeking His face. This isn’t done to answer a prayer request but to invest time with Him to strengthen, encourage, and embolden us to do what He’s asked us to do.

After the dramatic prayer on Mount Carmel, Elijah experiences an incredible victory where God answers by fire. But in 1 Kings 19, we see Elijah fleeing from Jezebel’s threats, overwhelmed and seeking God amid his fear. He journeys to Mount Horeb, seeking God’s face and guidance.

God answers Elijah in a still, small voice, teaching him that while powerful displays of God’s power (like the fire, earthquake, and wind on Mount Carmel) are awe-inspiring, intimate communication with God often comes in quiet moments of seeking.

Elijah had asked boldly for God’s intervention in 1 Kings 18, but in 1 Kings 19, he’s reminded that God also works through subtle, personal moments of revelation. God speaks in stillness, and Elijah is reminded that God’s power isn’t only in dramatic moments but in His presence in everyday life.

Just as Elijah sought God’s face on Mount Horeb, we are called to seek God consistently. While we may experience miraculous answers like those Elijah saw on Mount Carmel, the deeper, ongoing intimacy with God comes from seeking His face in the quiet moments. God invites us into that quiet space of communion, where we find peace and direction in His presence.

Today, reflect on how you are seeking God. Are you waiting for dramatic signs, or are you learning to listen for His still, small voice in the quiet places of your life? Seek His face today, and trust that He will meet you there.