Struggling with silence

Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit (2Ki 2:9). He apparently received it because the Bible records a string of miracles immediately following his succession of Elijah. The miracles began with Elisha parting the Jordan saying, “Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah?” (2Ki 2:14). Many of us are asking that question today, especially in light of the dearth of miracles in our time. But do you need a miracle to believe in God? He has given us creation, our conscience and the Canon to testify to the reality of his existence (Rom 1:19-20). If God chooses to be silent in our time, that is his prerogative (1Sam 3:1). Our faith should not be dependent on miracles (Mat 16:4).