Mark 14:61
– “But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again
the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
In keeping with the testing theme we
started yesterday, today’s scripture illustrates that ‘silence can often be golden’. God’s handling of some of our best lessons
reflects the role that teachers, instructors and exam proctors play while the test
is underway. When I distribute the examination
papers to my students, they are on their own.
As they progress through their test I remain vigilant yet silent. As we traverse through this life, we will
come upon events, people or circumstances that will put us to the test. During these testing times it is not
difficult to see why we might feel a bit isolated or alone.
Just like in a typical classroom, the
entire atmosphere changes while we are in test mode. The students enter the room with a sense of
urgency and awe. They keep movement and
talking to a minimum; turn off or mute their cell phones and listen carefully
to the instructions. When we become astute to the ways of life’s tests; we too will
change the atmosphere. We should talk
less about our problems; shut off communication with distractions and listen to
the instructions that the Holy Spirit provides.
Like a good teacher, while the students are undergoing testing, God remains
ever-present; watchful and silent.
Don’t be troubled when you are in the
midst of a test and you feel a bit isolated or ignored. God is not daydreaming or forgetful. He knows all about our issues; motivations
and especially our outcomes. God gives
us the opportunity to challenge the ‘status quo” and show him what we have
learned. Make him proud. Don’t lose your focus; his quietness is just
him silently rooting for you.
Every
day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day. Be blessed!
Dr. JoAnn
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