DOUBTS AND TRUST

Is it normal for a follower of Jesus to have doubts about their faith even as they try to live for God? Some people think that mature and growing Christians never question their beliefs. Yet just as we have experiences that can build our trust in God, we can also have experiences that can make us doubt Him.

Thomas had doubts when he was told that Jesus had come back to life. He said, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands . . . I will not believe” (JOHN 20:25). Jesus did not tell Thomas off, but showed him the evidence he asked for. Amazed at seeing the risen Saviour, Thomas said in amazement: “My Lord and my God!” (20:28). After this, the New Testament is silent about
what happened to Thomas.

A number of early church traditions, however, think that Thomas went to India as a missionary. It is said that while there he preached the gospel, worked miracles and planted churches. Some of these churches in India still have active congregations that trace their start in life back to Thomas.

A time of doubt doesn’t have to become a way of life. Allow God to lead you into a deeper understanding of His reality. Renew your trust in Him. You can still do great things for Him, even while your questioning.

To pray about . . .

Father, I love You and want to follow You every day. But You know the doubts and questions I sometimes have. Please help me to stay close to You, even during those times.

LEARN TO DOUBT YOUR DOUBTS AND
BELIEVE YOUR BELIEFS.

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