Reflection of Love in Silence

Imagine for a moment an atmosphere so quiet. The sky feels dark, the earth feels dry, and the tomb is tightly sealed. Jesus has died. There are no more voices of miracles, no thunder from heaven, and no visible certainty. What remains is a haunting silence—a soundless stillness.

Perhaps, if we are honest with ourselves, our lives have been or are currently at that point. A season we call “Silent Saturday.” A time when our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and go unanswered. When the future looks unclear and the world outside feels chaotic with conflicts, economic instability, and ongoing crises. We begin to wonder: “God, what is really happening?”

In life, often our greatest enemy is not the situation in the world, but our own ego. Remember the story of two close friends who were separated for years because of a small, trivial argument. Because of ego and hurtful words, they lost precious time. They only realized the great loss when one of them fell ill. A piercing sentence was spoken, “We lost too much time simply because we refused to love one another.”

The world today suffers from the same wound. Nation against nation, ego against love, until peace is lost. Yet, the message of Silent Saturday reminds us that even in the deepest silence, God is still at work. God’s love did not stop at the cross; He is preparing a resurrection.

If today your heart is filled with anger toward yourself or deep regret, hear this: If God has loved you, why do you still refuse to make peace with yourself? Making peace with yourself is the first step toward true peace.

The same applies to wounds toward others. Hatred is a very costly burden. It drains energy, destroys the heart, and robs us of peace. We may think we are punishing others by withholding forgiveness, but in reality, we are torturing and binding ourselves.

Jesus did not leave behind complicated strategies before He departed. He gave only one simple yet powerful command: “Love.”

The world does not need more arguments or grand theories of peace. The world simply needs more love. Silent Saturday is not the end of your story, but a pause before the dawn of resurrection breaks. That resurrection must begin with one simple decision in our hearts today:

“I choose to love.”

Let us enter into silence for a moment. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and ask your deepest heart: Who do I need to forgive today? What wounds am I still holding onto?

Adapted from a Silent Saturday sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpldHMtjdEw