But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. (Matthew 15:23)Introduction:When our Lord began his ministry, they wondered at the gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth. (Luke 4:22) The centurion's faith in the power of Christ through his word was commended (Matthew 8:8) and the Lord's people are known by them hearing his voice (John 10:27)Do we hear his voice? Would we know if he was silent? How do we react to a silent God?1/ How God speaks to his people today• By his Son (Hebrews 1:1-2)• Through his word (Luke 16:31)• Through the ministry of the word (Romans 10:8)• The Holy Spirit bringing to remembrance (John 14:26)• Through providence (Exodus 4:8) (1 Kings 22:48-49)• Though people (2 Samuel 24:3)• Through meditation of himself (Psalm 104:4)2/ How do we react when God is silent?• King Saul – (1 Samuel 28:6) Look somewhere else• King David – (Psalm 28:1) Pray• Jeremiah – (Jeremiah 42:7) Wait• The woman of Canaan – (Matthew 15:23) keep pressing her case3/ The experience of our Lord• Silent before Pilate – (Matthew 27:11-14)• Father silent to him – (Psalm 22:1-2) (Matthew 27:46)