“We are not told exactly what they inquired about. Most likely they were asking if the plan to ally with Egypt would get them free from Babylon. No it wouldn’t; and the LORD had been telling them that for decades through his prophets. No need to inquire; it had been asked & answered.
You may have experienced times when it seems as though God is not telling you what to do, where to go, and what to say. Likely He has already told you. Let’s take the common experience of issues in the workplace. Are you praying for your boss to change? Or your fellow employees? That’s great – especially if you are praying for their salvation. Or maybe you are asking the Lord to provide you a transfer out.
Are you thanking God that you are worthy to suffer for Him that you might show grace and thereby glorify the Lord? Are you abiding with joy, producing the fruit of the Spirit, so that they might see Jesus? Because that is why you are there. If you are not heeding Him, God likely will seem silent when, in fact, He has spoken volumes to you in the Word.”
