Although it’s rarely talked about…there are times in our walk with the Father when it feels like He is silent. Have you ever been there before? You pray, you wait, and yet there seems to be no response. It can be frustrating and even discouraging when you don’t feel His presence as strong as you may have before in other seasons. But I want to encourage you today. God’s silence does NOT mean He has forgotten you! In fact, some of the most powerful seasons of growth and faith happen when God is silent.
Silence Isn’t Absence
It’s important to remember that God’s silence does not mean He is absent. He hasn’t abandoned you, nor has He turned His back on you. In Deuteronomy 31:6 we are reminded of God’s promise: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Even when you don’t hear His voice, He is still with you!
He is watching over you!
He is guiding you!
He’s working behind the scenes in ways you may not understand just yet!
Oftentimes, we get so caught up in waiting for an audible answer or a visible sign that we forget God’s promises remain true, whether we feel them or not. His presence is constant even in the silence. So if you’re in a season where God seems quiet, be encouraged that He is still with you, and His love for you hasn’t changed!
A Test of Faith
When the Lord is silent, it is often a test of our faith. Can we still trust Him even when we don’t hear His voice? Will we remain faithful when it feels like our prayers are going unanswered? James 1:3-4 reminds us of this: “Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” At times, God’s silence is His way of allowing us to grow deeper in our faith. True faith is about trusting God even when we don’t have all the answers and even when we can’t feel His presence in the way we’re used to. You must know that God’s silence is an invitation to trust in Him deeper. Rely on His promises instead of your feelings. Keep moving forward, knowing that He is still guiding you.
Silence Is Preparation
What if the silence you’re experiencing right now is God’s way of preparing you for something GREATER?
One of the most encouraging things to remember is that when God is silent, it is often a time of preparation. Just because you’re not hearing from Him doesn’t mean He isn’t working. Let’s think about Joseph, David, and even Moses. They all went through long seasons of waiting when God seemed silent before they stepped into their callings. God was preparing them during those quiet seasons for the great things He had in store. And He may be doing the same for you! Be encouraged that the waiting is not wasted. It may be a time of preparation for your next!
He Will Answer!
If you’re walking through a season of silence, I encourage you to keep going. Don’t give up. God rewards those who continue to seek Him, even when they don’t see immediate results. He sees your faithfulness, He hears your prayers and He will answer! Hold on to hope, keep seeking Him, and trust that He is working all things together for your May you find peace in the fact that God is in control. Even when you don’t understand what’s happening, even when you feel lost or confused, you can find rest in knowing that God’s plans for you are good. He is sovereign, and He knows exactly what He is doing.
Silence is not the end!
God’s silence is never permanent. If things may seem quiet in this season, they won’t stay that way. The Lord is still writing your story, and He has great things in store for you. If you’re feeling discouraged by God’s silence, know that it’s not the end of the road. Your breakthrough is coming and He will speak in His perfect time. Until then stay faithful, trust in His promises, and rest in the truth that He is working on your behalf…even in the quiet.
Trust in His timing.
Lean into His peace.
Don’t Give Up!
Trust Him in the quiet seasons!
Amen.
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Lenika Scott