Part I
Have you ever been in the position that you’ve prayed, tried to walk right as best you could, and only wanted God to tell you what is exactly going on with you? No matter how or where you walked, the answer you were looking for just never seemed to present itself; the answer just kept eluding you.
In desperation, you’ve gone to every revival you could, stood in every prayer line you thought you were supposed to, and never missed a church service or Bible Study. And there is an issue in your life that needs to be addressed, yet no sermon, pastor, prophet, or acquaintance could give you even an inkling of how to resolve it. Even though you show up every Sunday with expectations, even though you are at an all-time low, never revealing your problems—still trying to uplift others despite your circumstances. Only to leave as empty as you were when you came in.
For it is written, God is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. And we know God is not a man that he should lie… so where are the answers?
Perhaps this feeling can best be described as a deeply human, and deeply biblical place to find yourself in.
There is a particular kind of pain in seeking God sincerely and still feeling like God is silent. It can become even more confusing when you are doing the things you have been taught to do: praying, fasting, attending church, studying Scripture, serving others, encouraging people, and trying to live uprightly. You expect that somewhere along the way, God will finally say, “Here is what is happening. Here is why you are here. Here is what you need to do.” And yet…nothing.
That silence can make you question not only your circumstances, but yourself: Am I missing God? Did I do something wrong? Am I not seeking Him hard enough? Why does everyone else seem to receive direction while I am still wrestling with the same issue?
But we must be careful when interpreting God’s silence as God’s absence. Hebrews 11:6 says that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Notice what the verse doesn’t say: that everyone who diligently seeks God will immediately receive an explanation. Sometimes the reward of seeking God is not an immediate answer to the question. Sometimes it is God’s sustaining presence while the question remains unanswered.
And Scripture contains many people who experienced precisely that tension.
Job wanted an explanation. He repeatedly asked God essentially, “Why is this happening to me?” God eventually answered—but interestingly, God did not give Job the detailed explanation he wanted. Instead, God revealed Himself.
Paul prayed repeatedly about his “thorn in the flesh,” and the answer wasn’t removal. It was: “My grace is sufficient for thee.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV)
David repeatedly cried out, “How long, O LORD?” while still calling God his refuge. (Psalm 13 NKJV)
Until next week for the conclusion…Thank you for your continued readership and support. Have a blessed new week!
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