When God Feels Silent — Trusting Him in the Waiting
When God Feels Silent — Trusting Him in the Waiting Bible Verse: “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” — Psalm 27:14 There are moments in every believer’s life when God’s voice feels distant and His presence feels hidden. You pray with expectation, but the heavens seem still. You search for answers, but none appear. This silence can be one of the hardest parts of faith, because it challenges our patience, our trust, and sometimes even our hope. Yet, throughout Scripture, we see that God’s silence is never without purpose. Abraham waited decades for the promise of a son. Joseph endured years in prison before his promotion. Even Jesus waited in the quiet of thirty hidden years before beginning His ministry. Silence is often a sign that God is working in ways we cannot yet see. Think of a seed planted deep in the soil. For a long time, it remains hidden, unseen, and unnoticed. Yet, during that time, it is germinating, building roots, and prepari...