No Doubt About It

Why is it that some of us who call ourselves believers seem to have the hardest time actually believing the promises of God?

We believe that God is real and that He sent His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.  Yet, when life gets rough and when God seems quiet, our actions speak much louder than words.

Too often we panic, or become angry, impatient, frustrated or doubtful about things that don't appear to be working out as we planned.  This is often evidenced by our use of negative words such as "never", "can't", "won't", "shouldn't", "don't" or "why" in reference to the timing or direction of the circumstances in our lives.

Things only get worse when we begin second-guessing God instead of seeking the wisdom required to wait in faith.  In the book of James 1:5–7 we find these words—"But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord."

Sometimes God is silent because He has already told us what we need to know.  We just have to learn to hold on during the time between the promise and the manifestation of the promise.  Time is not our enemy when we are waiting on the Lord.  Time, in fact, is often a very good friend to us, giving us time to be not only eager to receive the promises of God, but actually ready to receive them.

God does not operate in chronos time, but in kairos time.  That means, God does not watch the clock with regard to the circumstances in our lives, but moves only when the time is right. 

We must understand that we are simply too close to our own situations to be able to see the big picture like God can.  That's why it's so easy for  us to forget that a divine delay is not a denial.

Either we believe God has the best in store for us--or not.  Either we believe that God knows what He is doing--or not.  Either we believe God is a deliverer--or not. The only reasonable reason for doubting someone is if their track record showed signs of inconsistency, lack of ability, or lack of experience. 

When we look back over our lives and the lives of those around us--including our cloud of biblical witnesses--do we see God as faithful and well able to do what He said He would do?  No doubt about it!  So... regardless of what things look or feel like right now, know that it's not over until it's over and God has the best in store for you--No Doubt About It!