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The Silent Time
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Hezekiah prospered in all his works. However, concerning the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him to test him, that he might know all that was in his heart. 2 Chronicles 32:30-31 WEB.
While attending classes at a school, the teacher is right there with you and willing to answer any questions you may have. They spend their time trying to help you understand the subject. But when the test comes later, you are expected to complete it using the knowledge you have been taught. The teacher will no longer answer your questions, and there will be silence in the classroom until the test is over.
When it is time to test what you have been learning, you have to be attentive and apply yourself. Are you ready to move on to the next chapter, or will you have to take the same test for the third time? Passing the tests is necessary to advance in your grades and move up.
I know that God will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5), but there will be times when He is not speaking. My wife and I are always together, but we are not constantly talking. In the same way, you can be in His presence and hear nothing but silence. During Hezekiah's most prosperous time, God left him for a season to test him, that he might know all that was in his heart. (2 Chronicles 32:31).
At times in your walk with the Lord Jesus, you are going to experience this silence. You will have to live what you have learned. Walking with the Lord is more than words. When it happens, don't panic. This is a normal progression, and you are not a unique case. Times like this have a set beginning and an ending. The tests also scale to match your level.
If you are trying your best but still going through a quiet time in your life and it seems that God has nothing to say to you, then you are probably going through a test. Hold your head up, think positive, and remember the things you have been taught during the previous months leading up to this. They are the key to what you are going through now. The Lord always prepares us first, and we often know more than we think we do. The test will soon be over, and if you have paid attention, you will advance to the next level. If you fail it, you'll be given another chance to retake it later.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You bring the things that I need to know back to my remembrance today. I know You have already put the things that I need inside of me. Please bring them back to my attention. I need more of You today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Yes, amen Lord
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Amen, I am your student Lord, forgive me when I fail.
AMEN. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being a patient teacher. Amen
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Today I want to give ALL GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE to our Heavenly Father as my family celebrates with my son who on this day is 365 days sober!!! Praise God!!
Praise the Lord. That is so wonderful. ❤
Praise Father Yahweh!
PRAISE THE LORD
Amen,God is awesome.
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Amen Good Morning
A good message, thank you Pastor Dion! Amen.
Interesting devotional today, thank you Jesus!
God help me to stay on the right path and learn more to please you. Forgive my sins. In the name of Jesus Amen
In jesus name help me be strong to do your will in jesus name amen
Heavenly Father I thank You for being such a great teacher for me, I still learning and need Your help to have the lesson learned and follow Your will. If I fail please help me again until I become a good student of Your word, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen. Lord don't leave me, I always need and trust in You, Amen.
Pastor, I really needed this message today, I thank you and Sylvia for such a great work you both do. God bless you both, Amen.
In Jesus name I ask this too, Amen.
In Jesus name I ask,Amen. Our Lord and God has the only master class! Not foolish mankind who sees themselves wise in their own eyes and worldly ways. Thy word is the only truth oh Lord God and man's wisdom is foolishness. Hallelujah and praise to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
Most timely reminder for the tasks of this week, Pastor Dion! Lord, bring the things that I need to know back to my remembrance today. Amen!
Thank you so much Pastor Dion Todd for this Word of encouragement.
It was confirmation that the Silence from the Lord was to test me in all that I have read in the Bible and learned from Him if I would apply it or be in fear.
On Monday I heard God saying go and do Prayer walking in the streets of your condominium area there are 6 streets here, and I did it sometimes in my car because was raining sleet, I have been in the gap interceding for this neighborhood.
Since 11 pm Sunday night this area in the suburban of Houston didn't have electricity, neither water due to frozen pipes, Wednesday we power came back for 5 hours and the water pipe was fixed, since yesterday we have power in and out for periods of 5 and 10 hours to be able to accommodate other areas with power too.
Today so far I have power for 14 hours straight since the last night, the temperature is going up its 30 degrees now, I don't have to sleep with 2 sets of pajamas, I can have a hot shower, warm room to sleep and today I was able to have internet... GOD is moving.
I am going out now to do my Prayer walk and then go supermarket to get water that has been sold out because we were advised not to drink public facet water...due to the risk of contamination.
I believe I am passing this test with God's word in my heart and the life skills experience of 10 days without power in NJ during Hurricane Katrina, I recently relocated to TX in September, I knew that was going to be a new challenge and test from The Lord but I sure was not expecting this.
Al the end I and ...still unemployed since COVID 19, but healthy and blessed, and God takes all the GLORY. God bless you all
TR.
Heavenly Father, I Thank you for all your, love, healing, caring, provision, strength, protection, teaching, Grace, and Mercy.
Al I can say is here I am at Your service, and Thy Will Be Done in me., in Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Your daughter Tania.
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Amen thank you Father