Bible Quote by Shane Claiborne
““There is a beautiful moment in the bible when the prophet Elijah feels God’s resence. The Scriptures say that a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart, but God was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but God was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. It was the whisper of God. Today we can hear the whisper where we least expect it; in a baby refugee and in a homeless rabbi, in crack addicts and displaced children, in a groaning creation.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Whisper of God,” 2013
Divine presence often appears in quiet, unexpected places rather than dramatic events.
In simple terms: God is found in gentle, humble moments.
Key Takeaway
Listen for subtle signs of compassion.
Themes
spirituality
humility
hope
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
sermon
motivational
When to use this quote
- refugee aid
- homeless outreach
- addiction recovery
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
theology
human suffering
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Where might you be missing subtle signs of help?
- How can you create space for listening?
A Different Perspective
Quiet moments can be overlooked amid chaos.
