Why do you think the author contrasts the "still small voice" to the wind, earthquake, and fire?
a: The contrast behind Gods still voice was to slow is to see the character of God in the other elements yet to also let us know that in fellowship and communion with Him He will also speak in a calm voice How does God's voice comfort and renew Elijah? His voice comforts and renewed Elijah because He gave Him the assurance that He’s there in the midst of his situation
Why is it easy to miss God when His voice is gentle and quiet? Because we allow the distractions of the day from social media, cell phones and other things that vies for our attention to cause us to miss Gods still voice