Nougat 30

Hi my dears

Do you know that in troubled times, there is merit to physical silence? Consider today’s Holy Nougat

“The group of prophets from Bethel came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?” “Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.””

‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

He was being discipled by Elijah to take over the spiritual leadership of the kingdom. The discipling was finished and Elijah was about to be received by God. It seems that Elisha not only knew the moment was sacred; but he also understood that the moment would open doors to divine gifts. Yet he also sensed the need for silence.

Timing you see my dear, is Everything. When our spirits are aligned with Christ, and God’s Spirit has genuine access to and control over our lives, understanding God’s time and seasons becomes easier. Although we are not told in so many words, we realize that Elisha’s silence must have been a directive from God’s Spirit. Elijah Knew he was about to return to God’s presence; the group of prophets also Knew that it was Elijah‘s last day – it stands to reason that Elisha would also have Known. Yet he insisted on keeping silence.

One may think that he should have had pen and paper at the ready, waiting to receive last instructions; or at the very least, be actively asking Elijah questions about training he didn’t grasp. Was he in denial? No, for he acknowledged the fact when ‘confronted’ with it. But Elisha understood that silence would gain him more than speech ever could. Because sometimes prayer is more effective when uttered in silence.

This may seem contradictory, as we have been taught that prayer is talking to God and about building relationship. But, like tears, silence is a form of communication with God. We remember that Hannah’s prayer to God was deeper than words. So much so that her prayer was misunderstood as drunkenness. (1 Samuel 2). Moreover, we are assured that our groaning in travail is ushered to God’s presence by the Spirit of God Who interprets it. (Romans .

I believe that Elisha (like Hannah) was practicing active silence. They were not doing nothing; rather they were appealing the Highest Court, the court of Heaven in the throne room of God. Active silence does not deny the reality on earth; rather it seeks to engage God’s reality On earth as it is In Heaven. For Hannah this realized an alternate effect on her barrenness; the facts were altered.

In Elisha‘s case, he was not seeking to change the state of Elijah’s affairs. Rather he sought something that could only occur when Elijah moved on. He understood the lessons passed on under Elijah’s tutelage had Zero value until God’s anointing rested on him. Stopping to talk, to share what God laid on his spirit would have cost him his heart’s desire! He was not about to miss his blessing.

Neither should we – let’s pray

In Christ’s love and grace . . .