Recently as I read through the book of Job,  Job is asking lots of questions, but he doesnt’ receive any answers at this point in his trial.  Then I read – “My desire is that the Almighty would answer me.” (Job 31:35)  When you’ve been in a trial have you ever said the same thing?  Have you asked,  “Why is God not talking to me right now?  Why am I not understanding why this is happening?”  Recently in a church service my husband said this – “When you were taking a test, did your teacher talk?”  The answer is, of course, “no! The room was always quiet!” 

As I sat and thought all this through after reading this verse in Job, I realized that during testing time when it’s quiet…

• I’m able to really think. 
• I have time to reflect
• I’m not interrupted by someone else’s opinion
• I’m able to think about what I’ve learned
• I’m able to appreciate my Teacher and all He’s said to me prior to the test
• I’m able to apply what I’ve already learned to what I’m experiencing now

If it’s quiet right now during your test, remember that the greatest Teacher hasn’t left you; He’s watching over you like the best Teacher would.  He’s letting the quiet be a part of your learning experience.  He loves you…even when He’s quiet.

Is your Teacher quiet right now?  What have you learned?

With love,