No one would disagree that there's no shortage of worries or anxieties in our daily lives. We're all beset by problems periodically, and there's just no getting around it. "It is what it is," as they say.
One of the problems that can occur due these "troubles" in life is that it can play havoc on our belief. It can cause us to doubt and second-guess our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Even the disciples of Jesus were troubled by reason of their unbelief (Luke 24:38). A couple of the disciples had actually seen and spoken with the risen Jesus and hurried to tell the others about this.
At first, the others had a hard time processing this in their minds. Then Jesus suddenly appeared where they were all gathered (Luke 24:36). Needless to say, this shook them up pretty good (Luke 24:37).
"Startled and frightened" they were, even though Jesus himself was standing right there in front of them! We, too, in times of stress let go of our belief and let our weak and imperfect human reasoning to take over.
It's hard to believe that the disciples could be so weak in faith. But remember, their world was a confusing, unsure, and scary mess at the time. They'd just lost Jesus and now he was back! It was all a bit overwhelming.
Their belief was at a low-point at this time, and understandably so. Our own belief can be beaten down and weakened by occurrences life. And, if this could happen to Jesus' disciples, what makes us think we're any different?
In troubled times we must cling tightly to our belief in Jesus Christ, even though our intellectual doubt is telling us to do otherwise. The trouble with intellectual doubt is that it destroys the peace of the soul.
Believers walk by faith and not by sight. Yet one who believes is more likely to see than one who doesn't. It is faith in God, the reliable truths of the gospel, His promises and controlling providence that brings peace and comfort.
Our worst experiences in life have all been prearranged by God's infinite wisdom, and in the middle of them all He will manifest himself. Therefore, don't question or resist, but trust Him. Don't be worried or troubled, just believe!
Scripture: John 20:29; Mark 9:24; Romans 4:3; Hebrews 11:6; 2 Corinthians 5:7
Prayer: Dear Jesus, help me to trust in what I cannot see, and believe in Your invisible presence, amen.
May God lead your path,
Lee
Lee
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