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Spiritual Famine!!!

Have you ever experienced the "silence" of God? I have, and have been going through a period of God's silence. I have learned that one of the ways God communicates to us is through silence. You know, the Israelites blatantly ignored and rejected God's word to then, and God responded by sending a famine. This famine was far more severe than a shortage of food and water. Instead, they were deprived of His words of life.

"Behold, the days are coming, " says the Lord God, "That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the Lord." Amos 8:11.

God's silence may be hardly noticeable at first. We may still remember times when God spoke to us, but we gradually realize that we have not heard His voice for quite some time. If we realize that we are in a "drought," we must immediately seek God and ask Him what adjustments our life requires so we can once again enjoy fellowship with Him. Maybe we disobeyed His last instructions to us? It could be that He is waiting on our obedience before giving us a new direction. It might also be that there is unconfessed sin in our life or we damaged a relationship. It is possible that we have done too much talking in our prayer times and He wants us to quiet ourselves and listen to Him for a change. Friends, I have learned that God's silences can be powerful times for Him to communicate with us.

God is God! Because He is God, when He speaks He expects a listening ear and an eager response. He will not be mocked! When we ignore Him, He may withhold His voice until we repent and get right with Him. The prophet Azariah son of Obed assured King Asa, "The Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you." 2 Chronicles 15:2. Is God being silent in your life today? Examine yourself and seek Him while He may be found. Then listen to Him and do what He says.

May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!

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