1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a
At the mountain of God, Horeb,
Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter.
Then the LORD said to him,
“Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD;
the LORD will be passing by.”
A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains
and crushing 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 there was fire—
but the LORD was not in the fire.
After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound.
When he heard this,
Elijah hid his face in his cloak
and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.
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" ..there was a tiny whispering sound... "
truly, God's presence isn't always in the gigantic, majestic things that we encounter like big miracles of healing or religious retreats, recollections or seminars that catapult us into a 'spiritual high'. sometimes, He is just there, with no words -- but He speaks right to your heart.
this verse in the reading reminds me of a painting rendered by Joey Velasco, known as "Hapag ng Pag-asa" (Table of Hope). it shows Jesus at the table with not the 12 apostles but rather with 12 poor/street children. just one look at this painting and you can literally feel God reaching out to you, speaking to you, urging you to do something... to take action.
everytime i would see this painting, it never failed to move me. more so after watching the documentary that featured the artist who painted it... and the touching story behind it! i couldn't help but weep at each and every story Mr. Velasco shared. it was a very humbling, touching experience and the painting really came to life the next time i saw it!
if you have around twenty minutes to spare today, please take the time to check out the video (click on link below). i hope it will somehow touch your heart the way it did mine. God bless!
Link: Sa Kambas ng Lipunan
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