Dec 16, 2025 Devotional

Day 2: Breaking the Silence

Devotional: Four hundred years of prophetic silence ended in a temple with an elderly priest named Zechariah. God's first words after centuries? A promise about turning hearts. The silence wasn't absence; it was anticipation. God was preparing the world for the Light that would change everything. John the Baptist would come "in the spirit and power of Elijah," fulfilling ancient promises and preparing hearts for the Messiah. Sometimes God's silence in our lives feels like abandonment, but often it's preparation. He's orchestrating circumstances, softening hearts, arranging divine appointments. The silence breaks when the time is right. Zechariah's temporary inability to speak became a powerful testimony—sometimes God silences us so His voice can be heard more clearly. When God finally speaks into your situation, it will be worth the wait.

Reflection: Where have you been experiencing God's silence? How might He be preparing something greater than you can imagine?