The Silence of Saturday

 Date: Holy Saturday – April 19, 2025

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Title: The Silence of Saturday

Scripture:
“So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard.” – Matthew 27:66
“O Lord, why do You cast off my soul? Why do You hide Your face from me?” – Psalm 88:14

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Devotional Thought:

Holy Saturday often goes unnoticed. It’s a day between the sorrow of the cross and the joy of resurrection. A day of silence. Stillness. Waiting.

Jesus’ body lay in a tomb. The disciples were scattered and afraid. Heaven seemed quiet. All hope, buried.

But silence is not the same as absence. God was still working. His plan had not failed—it was in motion. In the stillness of that Saturday, something powerful was happening behind the scenes: death was being disarmed, and the keys of the grave were being taken back.

Many of us experience our own “silent Saturdays”—seasons where prayers feel unanswered and God seems far. Yet, just like then, He is closer than we think. He is working in the waiting. You may be going through that period of your life now.  When it's all seem quiet and still. Despite all your prayers, faith and hope, nothing seems happening.  It's look like the devil has won. Wait!  Just Wait!  After the silent darkness of the night,  morning shall surely come. Trust in the Lord,  joy is coming. 

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Reflection:

Can I trust God’s presence even when I don’t feel it?
Do I believe that silence can still be sacred?

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Prayer:

Lord, when I feel forgotten, remind me of Holy Saturday. Teach me to wait in the quiet, to trust when I don’t understand, and to believe that Your silence is not abandonment but preparation for glory. Strengthen my heart in the stillness and help me to wait until I see my blessings. I pray in Jesus Christ’s name.  Amen. 

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Scripture Readings for Further Reflection:

• Matthew 27:59–66 – Jesus is laid in the tomb
• Psalm 88 – A cry from the depths of sorrow
• Isaiah 45:15 – “Truly You are a God who hides Himself”
• Lamentations 3:25–26 – “It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord”
• Romans 8:24–25 – Hope that waits patiently

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Closing Encouragement:

“No matter what you're facing today, remember that the real battle is spiritual—and in Christ, you have already been given everything you need to win.”

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