May I always remember that it was "through His silence" that He saved me. Isaiah foretold "He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth." (Is. 53:7) We can read in the New Testament where Jesus Christ, the Son of God fulfilled this prophecy (Matt. 26:47-Matt.28ff; Mark 14:43-Mark 16ff; Luke 22:47-Luke 24ff; John 18-John 20). He was innocent yet never spoke a word to defend Himself and He did all of this for me, and anyone who will obey Him (1 Pet. 2:21-25; 1 Pet. 3:18; 1 Pet. 4:1; 1 Jn. 3:5; John 14:15).

Through His Silence I can now approach the throne of God in prayer (Heb. 4:15-16). He is my Father and will give me the things that I need just as an earthly father gives to his children (Gal. 4:1-7; Eph 1:4-6; Matt. 7:7-12). I know longer live my life for me but for the glory of God (2 Cor. 5:15; Gal. 2:20). My life is now lived as an example for all, showing that it is Christ who lives in me. I now walk by faith and not by sight, pressing toward my goal (2 Cor. 5:6-8; Phil. 3:14). I do not walk according to what that in the world think is correct but by the instructions that are written in the New Testament. He is my example and I will pattern my life after Him.

Some in the world think He is silent today but He speaks through His Word (Heb. 1:1-2). Many think He is not in control but He is patiently waiting not wanting any to perish (2 Pet. 3:9). He will not be silent long, his patience will someday end, and He will keep His promise to His children. The trumpet will sound and all shall hear and see the Lord coming to Judge the world (1 Cor. 15:51-53; 1 Thes. 4:15-17; Rev. 1:7). Those who have not obeyed Him will go into everlasting punishment and those who have obeyed will receive eternal life (Matt. 5:31-46). God will wipe away all the tears from His children's eyes; there will be no more sorrows, and no more death (Rev. 21:3-4).

Because He was silent and suffered the death of the cross for my sins, I can have eternal life (Matt. 20:28; John 3:16; Rom. 6:8-10). He gave me hope when I had nothing to hope for. He is my friend, He will not forsake me in my time of need (John 15:14; Heb.13:5). Worldly friends often forsake us when we are at our lowest but He will never leave me.

I should not complain (1 Cor. 10:9-11; Phil. 2:13-15) or worry (Matt. 6:25; Phil. 4:6), He has done everything in my place. "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me" (Phil. 4:13). "Let all the earth keep silence before Him" and do as He commands, while waiting for Him to return (Hab.2:20).