TODAY'S WORD FOR TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2014.
DOUBT
To lack confidence in; to be uncertain about, questionable or unlikely; distrust; fear.
The Lord God is compassionate and gracious; slow to anger and abounding in loving kindness and truth. Exodus 34:6
How much do you trust God? Do you ever have doubts? Think about these things before you answer. Do you really trust the Lord when everything seems to be out of control? What about when God seems to be leading you in a direction that seems illogical and risky? When you have painful circumstances and they do not seem to get better? Have you ever wondered if the Lord really cares?
We all have times of doubt in our lives. We have times when our expectations of what we think God is doing for us and those expectations are dashed by the reality of the situation we face. Satan always knows when and where we are most vulnerable and he seizes every opportunity to plant his seed of doubt in our minds.
Most of us want to trust God more but we do not really know how so we start doubting. We forget that God is all powerful and with Him all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). We look at things from our own limited perspective. Fortunately, God’s power is not limited by our weak concept of what is possible.
In Psalm 9:10 David reveals to us that the key lies in knowing the Lord personally. When we have a distant relationship we lack the faith to understand the extent of God’s power and to put our complete trust in Him.
When you are tempted to doubt God, remember these three points:
God is totally sovereign. He has everything in control even when we cannot perceive it (Psalm 103:19).
God is infinitely wise. “For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom. God knows everything (1 Corinthians 1:25). He knows every side of the situation we are facing and every event that we have faced, are facing now and will face in the future.
God loves perfectly. In Exodus 34:6, the verse we have put above, we are told that without exception, God’s love is merciful, patient and kind. He forgives us over and over again. God’s love is perfect in truth. His love for us never changes even when we doubt and do not believe. He always chooses what is best for us, even when we do not understand and His way is not easy.
We grow in faith, not by trying harder to believe (many people do this) but rather by pursuing the Lord. This involves doing all we can to get to know Him better. We do this by spending time in His Word and talking to Him in prayer. He will remove our doubts and our trust in Him will grow and we will learn that He never will forsake those who seek Him.
Our memory verse for this week is found in Colossians 3:17:
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
Help me to know and trust You in a new way. May I spend more time in Your Word and in talking with You. Help my life to radiate Your love to all I see and talk to today. When Satan puts doubt in my mind help me to remember that You are totally sovereign, infinitely wise and love me perfectly.
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