Trusting God’s Providence in Seasons of Silence
Trusting God’s Providence in Seasons of Silence
The 400 years between the Old and New Testaments were not years of divine inactivity, but of quiet, unseen providence. God is always at work, even when He seems silent or distant. His faithfulness endures through every season, and His promises never fail, even when we cannot see how He is moving.
When you walk through times of silence or uncertainty, remember that God’s hand is still guiding your story. He is weaving together every detail for your good and His glory. Waiting on God is never wasted; it is an invitation to deeper trust and hope.
Isaiah 43:19 (KJV): “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
Reflection: Think of a season when God felt silent in your life. Looking back, can you see any ways He was at work behind the scenes? How does this encourage you to trust Him now?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
The 400 years between the Old and New Testaments were not years of divine inactivity, but of quiet, unseen providence. God is always at work, even when He seems silent or distant. His faithfulness endures through every season, and His promises never fail, even when we cannot see how He is moving.
When you walk through times of silence or uncertainty, remember that God’s hand is still guiding your story. He is weaving together every detail for your good and His glory. Waiting on God is never wasted; it is an invitation to deeper trust and hope.
Isaiah 43:19 (KJV): “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
Reflection: Think of a season when God felt silent in your life. Looking back, can you see any ways He was at work behind the scenes? How does this encourage you to trust Him now?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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