Are you listening? Have you ever felt as if God was giving you the silent treatment? Perhaps you are going through a physical illness, and despite your prayers for healing, the Lord has not intervened. Or maybe you’re fervently seeking His direction for a major decision, and He’s just not answering. At such times, questions run through our minds: Is He listening? Does He care? Why won’t He help me? If you have experienced a situation like this, you are not alone. Mary and Martha knew the heartache, confusion, and disappointment of having their hopes dashed. When their brother Lazarus became sick, they sent word to Jesus. But when He got the message, He waited two more days before starting His journey (John 11:1-7). Why does the Lord remain quiet? Silent times are often God’s means of preparation for something greater. Think about the story of Lazarus. Jesus delayed for good reason: instead of healing an illness, He was planning to raise His friend to life. In that way, He accomplished His Father’s will and brought Him glory. God’s silence is never random or indifferent. Every time He’s quiet, He has a good reason. It could be that . . .You are not ready to listen. Sometimes the problem is not God’s silence, but our inability to hear. If we’re so caught up in this world and all its incentives, our ears won’t be tuned for His voice. He could be shouting, and we still would not hear Him. What you should do when your prayers remain unanswered: a) God wants to get your attention b) He is teaching you to trust Him c) God is using silence to mature you d) He wants you to persevere in prayer MOTIVATE | ACTIVATE | CELEBATE
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:38:40 +0000
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