As human beings enter life on earth, God places certain instincts within babies, crying to get their mother’s attention. Once talking commences, whining is replaced by mine, ooh and wanna. Born inside of every child since Adam and Eve, the sinful nature is at war with silence. If gratifications aren’t instantly met, silence can kill inclinations to be self-absorbed, training infants in the way they should go. Proverbs 22:6.
On the other hand, silence also separates individuals from God, Romans 3:23, as sin establishes a barrier deeper than the grand canyon, Romans 6:23. Created to be in communion with the Lord and mankind, silence often steal, kills and destroys faith. If this wall isn’t broken or lifted, souls will die void of any hope, joy or love. Perhaps, someone or something is blocking this line, muffling God’s still small voice, 1 Kings 19:12-13.
No one is immune to silence, especially when prayers lifted up to heaven go unanswered. Waiting is one thing I detest, rather pointless to a person in desperate need of answers. Yet, despite my feelings, there are clues left behind by in the Bible which shouldn’t surprise me. According to a servant of God who was sawed in two for his faith, silence is a way of life, Isaiah 40:27-31. As Israel complained to this prophet, God reveals a message of hope to those still waiting in the dark for a response. Therefore, if you are like me, scratching your head, trying to make sense life’s trials, may silence kill any hint of impatience within you, replaced by spiritual strength from the only One who can breathe life into a tired and weary soul.
by Jay Mankus
