Deafening Silence

“Silence is golden,” a priceless truth when spending time with God, self-evaluating, or regrouping during life’s hectic busyness. But there is an unwelcoming quietness—God’s deafening silence. In your pressing need, you petitioned the One who can act mightily on your behalf, but there is only 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 God when facing His silence. Your ears ache as you strain to hear a word, but there is none.

When you live disobediently to God’s commands, you may not want to hear from Him, but this is not one of those times. Instead, you long for His voice: “Keep not Thou silence, O God: hold not Thy peace, and be not still O God” Psalm 83:1.  So, why hasn’t God answered you? He is trusting you with His silence. God listened to your prayer. Now, He wants you to trust Him, and He is watching. As you wait in silence, praise Him—thank Him for who He is and that He has your best interest in mind. Use these moments to nourish yourself with God’s Word, meditate on its truths, and claim the promises. God is pleased as you wait on His timing. Keep your ears tuned for His voice and trust that He hears and sees.