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Have You Ever Been Guilty of Doubting?
Most of us have heard the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20:24-29. Have you ever been found guilty of being a doubting Thomas in your life? There are men in time past that walked and talked with God and Jesus that also doubted. Some examples are
Peter (Matthew 14:22-33) – When walking on water toward Jesus, Peter became afraid and started sinking, showing his doubt in Jesus' power. Jesus' Own Family (Mark 3:21) – Some of Jesus' relatives thought He was out of His mind and tried to take Him away. The Disciples (Mark 4:35-41) – During a storm, the disciples panicked and doubted Jesus' ability to save them, despite witnessing His miracles. John the Baptist (Matthew 11:2-6, Luke 7:18-23) – Despite preparing the way for Jesus, John questioned whether He was truly the Messiah while imprisoned. Sarah (Genesis 18:9-15) – She laughed in disbelief when told she would bear a child in her old age. Abraham (Genesis 17:15-22) – He doubted God's promise that he and Sarah would have a son at their advanced age. Gideon (Judges 6:36-40) – He repeatedly asked God for signs to confirm his calling to lead Israel. Elijah (1 Kings 19:1-18) – After a great victory, he fled in fear and doubted his purpose.
We ourselves may find ourselves still having doubts in this life. We doubt that God’s presence is near us. Psalm 10:1 reads 'Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
When in doubt I suggest to you to feel His presence:
1. In Quiet Surrender (Stillness) “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
2. Through His Word (Scripture) “The Word became flesh…” — John 1:14
3. In Worship and Praise “God inhabits the praises of His people.” — Psalm 22:3
In the presence of our Lord, doubt does not miraculously disappear. Instead, it's often revealed, not as weakness, but as an invitation to trust Him more deeply.
Just like Thomas, Jesus invites us to touch His wounds as we see in verse27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
We can touch His Wounds through worship:
(a) Thomas came with doubt, but his doubt turned into worship.
(b) Worship is not pretending everything is okay but believing Jesus is with us.
(c) We touch His wounds through communion ( remembering his death)
(d) Worship is bringing our full, broken heart before His presence.
Things I would like for you to take with you today:
• “Don’t let your doubt push you away, let it draw you closer to God.”
• “Faith begins not when we have all the answers, but when we trust the One who does.”
• “Thomas saw and believed. We believe by faith and with this we are blessed.”
I encourage you today that when in doubt keep your faith in God!
Robby Cable
Providence Church of Christ
