It's fascinating how the four Gospels detail Jesus' final week, culminating in His death on the cross on Friday, then—total silence. There is no single Scripture verse that describes what happened on Saturday. "Friday's" suffering leads to "Sunday's" victory but “Saturday’s” suspense is something else.

In some ways, our faith journey parallels both days. Many times, we have witnessed both "suffering days" and "victorious days." God continues to speak to us on our "Fridays" and "Sundays." But it's "Saturdays" that we despise the most. "Saturdays" are days of silence when there appears to be more contradiction than confirmation of God's love. "Saturdays" are the days when we find it most difficult to believe in God or trust in His faithfulness.

God's silence is not a result of absence or apathy.

When our lives are surrounded by distracting noises that divert our hearts and minds away from the Lord, silence can be beneficial. This was exactly what had happened to the disciples on that Saturday. They were terrified because Jesus was no longer with them, but when He appeared to them on Sunday, His first words were, "Peace to you" (Matthew 24:36). Their sorrow was transformed into joy in an instant.

God's silence is a veiled mystery that awaits our discovery and not a closely guarded secret. Most of us dislike mystery because it evokes fear and anxiety. We seem to believe that God owes us an answer to every question we pose.

When God chooses to remain silent, it is not because He is unconcerned or uncaring. Rather, God wants us to understand how much we can trust Him even when we can't see or feel Him. In other words, “Silent Saturday” is critical for our spiritual development and maturity, and as such, we must be willing to persevere and not give up.

If you are experiencing a "Silent Saturday," be encouraged because Jesus is now alive, and He lives forevermore. Rather than wondering if God has forgotten you or is disappointed in you, cling to Jesus' promise that He will never leave you or forsake you.