Silence is Golden

“Keep not Thou silence, O God: hold not Thy peace, and be not still, O God.” Psalm 83:1

Silence is the absence of sound—total quietness. Noiseless moments are scarce, especially amid hectic daily routines. Yet because of their scarcity, they are precious to embrace. We can use these moments for prayer, introspection, and regrouping; being still from the busyness of life can be refreshing. For such times as these, the phrase “Silence is golden” is a truth. Unfortunately, however, there is an unwelcoming quietness: God’s deafening silence.

You have a pressing need and have petitioned the One who can act mightily on your behalf. But there is silence. God, why haven’t You answered my prayer? Don’t You see the enemy surrounding me? Have I done something wrong? These are questions you may ask when facing God’s silence. Your ears ache as you strain to hear from Him, but nothing, no word.

There are times when you may not want to hear from God; you turn a “deaf ear” when you live disobediently to His commands. But this is not one of those times; you long to hear His voice. So, why hasn’t God answered you? He is trusting you with His silence. God hears and sees everything. He listened to your prayer and now, He wants you to trust Him, and He is watching. As you wait in His silence, praise Him—thank Him for who He is and that He has your best interest in mind. God is pleased with your trust, and you will experience a deeper fellowship with Him.

Times void of life’s noise can bring refreshment for the soul. As you wait in the quietness and stillness, use these moments wisely by nourishing yourself with God’s Word, meditating on its truths, and claiming the promises. Keep your ears tuned for God’s voice and trust that He hears and sees.