Habakkuk 2:20 “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.”
In a world constantly shaking and breaking, a world where foundations crumble and chaos seems to reign our natural instinct is often to clamor, question, and demand immediate answers. Yet scripture invites us into a deeper posture: faith waits, and it is silent in its waiting. This waiting isn’t passive or resigned. It’s not marked by grumbling or murmuring, or by accusations of unfairness in our circumstances. Ellen G. White, in Ministry of Healing, gives a perfect reason to appreciate this silence, she says: “When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul
makes more distinct the voice of God.”
This kind of faith reflects a soul that longs to hear God’s voice through the din of pain, depression,
and distress. It goes beyond merely waiting. It is an active stillness and not denial or apathy, but a
quiet resilience. It is not ignoring pain or injustice, but trusting God so fully that you rest, despite it
all. It acknowledges the turmoil and threats surrounding it, yet fiercely guards the borders of inner
peace. It is the silence of a soul that has found rest and boldly declares, “My soul finds rest in God
alone.”
Habakkuk 2:20 exhorts us: “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.”
This isn’t a call to passivity, but an invitation to reverent stillness and to recognize the sovereignty of
God even when all seems to unravel. When we grasp that God is in His holy temple, ruling and
reigning, our hearts find rest. The injustices at work and the uncertainties at home don’t get the final
word. We become still, not because we are indifferent, but because we know He is God—unchanging
and unshakable.
Reflection
When was the last time you practiced silent faith rather than rushing for answers? How do you cultivate silent faith when life feels like it’s shaking?
Prayer
Dear Lord, We come before You today, acknowledging the tremors in our lives, the noise, the
doubts, the pressure. Forgive us when we rush to complain or demand answers. Teach us to wait in
trust and stillness. Help us to hear You more clearly in the quiet, and to rest in Your eternal
presence. Amen.