The word becomes silent

As the sufferings come to a completion, quietness settles into the believers life.  Though the cause and purpose may not be known yet, recognizing the need to surrender is the first stage of the Christ-like transformation.   

The temporary cocoon-like environment causes feelings of being isolated, alone and often helpless.  Ask, wait, listen for guidance and instructions.  Do nothing apart from these.  A conscious effort to remain still eliminates the temptation to respond to temporary fear and relinquish the right to eventually live a divine existence. 

This transitional place has been called the void, nothingness, vacuum, spiral,  unknown, emptiness, eclipse, abyss, cocoon, womb, grave, the deep, or encounter with God.