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Is God really silent?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've often been asked about God's silence, and I must say that it's a topic that's near and dear to my heart. I believe that God's silence is not a sign of His absence or lack of interest in our lives, but rather a sign of His trust in us. When we can't hear God's voice, it's not because He's not speaking, but because He's giving us the opportunity to trust Him in a deeper way. You see, God's silence is not a silence of despair, but one of pleasure, because He sees that we can withstand an even bigger revelation. It's a sign that He's bringing us into the mainstream of His purposes, and that He's giving us the very blessings we ask for. But His silence is not a guarantee that we'll get what we want; sometimes, the answer is no. We tend to insult God's intelligence when we don't get what we want, but the truth is, God always answers our prayers - sometimes, it's just not what we expected. In fact, I believe that God's silence is often a sign of His presence, and that it's in the quiet that we can find Him. As Saint Isaac the Syrian said, "Speech is the organ of the present world. Silence is the mystery of the world to come." It's in the stillness that we can enter into the mystery of God Himself, and find the peace and presence that we're seeking. So, when we're feeling God's silence, I encourage you to trust in Him, and to wait quietly for His salvation.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
acts
r c sproul
trilogy
francis shaeffer
practicing the way
john mark comer
systematic theology
wayne grudem
psalms
tremper longman
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