Courage
Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
1 Kings 19:8–13 tells us about Elijah’s encounter with God at Mount Horeb. When Elijah arrived, he waited expectantly to hear God’s voice. A powerful wind tore through the mountain, shattering rocks—but God was not in the wind. Next came an earthquake, but God was not in it either. Then came a consuming fire, yet God was not in the fire. Finally, there came a gentle whisper—a still small voice—and it was then that Elijah heard God and received His message. Notice how the presence of God was not found in the noise and turbulence but in silence.
In the New Testament, when the Pharisees brought to Jesus a woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), the atmosphere was filled with noise, arguments, and accusations. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground in silence. His silence calmed the crowd, compelling them to quiet down and wait for His response. When He finally spoke, His words carried power: “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” One by one, the accusers left, leaving peace in their wake. Out of that silence came mercy and restoration, as Jesus told the woman: “Go and sin no more.”
Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of Spirit-led speech. In Luke 21:15, He promised: “For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.” Similarly, in Matthew 10:19, He said: “Do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say.” Jesus often waited in silence before speaking, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide His words.
Silence is not weakness—it is strength. Isaiah 30:15 declares: “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Silence is the discipline of being still in the midst of noise. It helps us control our emotions, strengthen our reasoning, and create space for God’s voice.
Job 33:15–17 tells us that in the quietness of the night, when people are asleep, God seals their ears with instruction. A noisy life cannot hear from God. Silence becomes a channel of revelation.
Silence also promotes peace. Dr. D.K. Olukoya once told the story of a woman battered constantly by her husband. Seeking a solution, she went to a native doctor who gave her a stone with instructions: each time her husband tried to provoke her, she should put the stone in her mouth and keep silent. She obeyed, and gradually peace returned to her home—not because of the stone, but because silence removed the fuel for conflict.
Silence is a mark of maturity. It guards us from foolish speech, helps us learn better, and protects us in times of danger. Proverbs reminds us that even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent.
Sometimes the greatest wisdom is to say nothing. Silence incubates patience, prevents regret, and opens the door for God’s voice.
Silence is not emptiness; it is a sanctuary where God speaks
Prayer
- Power of silence, fall upon me in Jesus name
2. Every power of noise engineering my life get out in the name of Jesus Christ
