WHEN SILENCE SPEAKS

Pantomime is a play which is played without words; the message is delivered through body movement or body language. Within an interview, a pantomime actor was asked about the difference between the common play and pantomime, and the actor gave an interesting answer. He said, “In a play, when an actor acts terribly, the show can still be covered by dialogue between actors. While in pantomime, when the actor acts terribly, the play is over.”

Without dialogue, a pantomime actor has to present a clear story through attractive movement; not only attractive, but also meaningful. In silence, he has to work hard to give entertaining performance, while at the same time, he has to convey the message of his action successfully so that every playgoer understands.

Can you see? The same thing is also valid in christianity. When we are losing words for people who haven’t known God, and our sayings are rejected by those who don’t want to know about our God, let our life become the one who speaks.

We have to show them that our life is a renewed life, and that their life can be change, too. We must live before them with love, and show them that they can receive the same love, too. We can show them that our God is the living God, and interest them to know Him, too. In silence, we can still testify through our deeds.

Father in heaven, help me to become Your actor in this life. I’m not a good speaker, but You can make me a good Word doer. Help me to show to people that You live in me. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

In the same way, let your light shine before men,

that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Mat. 5:16