In Luke ch. 1 the  story is told of Zachariah being silenced due to a lack of faith. He was silenced for only a time – a season, by the messenger of God, Himself.

How often are we “silenced” because  of our own lack of faith – not trusting what God is doing or wants to do through us? God took away Zachariah’s voice for a season to teach him that God is all powerful in what He wants to do through us. The same holds true for us where God will bring us through season of silence or deserts to teach us and show us His mighty power. We are humbled and our eyes are opened during these times of “silence” and waiting. It is through this humbling that we are made stronger and are made ready for what God wants to do through us.

My prayer for us all is this – that as we struggle through times of pain, waiting, or wanting, that we will remember that God is in control and as your Father, He only wants the best for you. So in the understanding of God’s love for you, trust that He is bringing you through this season for a reason.

There is a very specific purpose in everything God does.