1 Kings 19:11-13

The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord. Look, the Lord is ready to pass by.” A very powerful wind went before the Lord, digging into the mountain and causing landslides, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the windstorm there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake.  After the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a soft whisper.  When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his robe and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave. All of a sudden a voice asked him, “Why are you here, Elijah?”

Try to put yourself in Elijah's shoes here. He's on Mt. Sinai and is told to stand before the Lord. Elijah has experience in things miraculous. God has used Elijah and led Him to and through trials by exercising His great power and presence. If I stood in Elijah's shoes, I'd still be trembling with fear and awe at this display. What kind of wind, earthquakes, and fires rampage through your life on a daily basis? Are you able to endure that which comes and continue to stand firm, poised to hear that "still small voice"? I don't think it ever gets "easy" to remain in Christ. With promises of persecution and trials that will train our faith, be courageous and dare to listen for God's voice.