When God is Silent

“Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.” Genesis 45:8

For more than ten years, things had gone from bad to worse for Joseph. Once a free man, he was sold into slavery by his own brothers to people who were his enemies.

Through it all, he continues to obey God and work hard for his master. Then, he was falsely accused of assaulting his master’s wife and thrown in prison.

Where was God in these apparently negative events? Not once had Joseph received encouragement from family or friends. Even though Joseph knew God was guiding and blessing him, the times of waiting were a rigorous challenge to his faith.

When God is silent, when He doesn’t intervene, it may seem that He isn’t involved in your life. But God is never still. He is always at work, especially in the “silent times.” He uses every event, every situation, and every person in your life to prepare for the future an fulfill His perfect purpose.

When finally released and ruling Egypt as second in command, with the power to save his family and people, Joseph at last understood God’s special plan. Cling to Him in the tough times; trust Him with the details.

You will rejoice as you see His faithfulness unfold.