Remember Job?
The man who was betrayed by God? Betrayed right? Keep reading.
Have you ever prayed to God and felt like He was not listening? Have you ever wondered why God is silent when you are going through a hard time? You are not the only one. Many people in the Bible experienced God’s silence, such as Job, David, Elijah, and even Jesus.Many great men of God have equally experienced a time of silence from God. But God’s silence does not mean He is absent or doesn’t care. It may mean He is testing your faith, preparing you for a greater purpose, or drawing you closer to Him.
The Bible tells us about a man named Job who experienced God’s silence in the midst of his suffering. He lost everything he had and was afflicted with painful sores. He cried out to God for relief and explanation, but God did not answer him for a long time.
What can we learn from Job’s story? How can we cope with God’s silence in our lives?
Here are seven practical steps to take when God seems silent:
- Check your heart. Sometimes, God’s silence may be a result of our sin or disobedience. Psalm 66:18 says, “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” If there is any unconfessed sin in your life, confess it to God and ask for His forgiveness. He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Learn more about the importance of confession and repentance here.
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