Post by peaches on Apr 1, 2007 15:32:16 GMT -5
Exodus 4:10-13
Doubt is destructive. It fills us with uncertainty and makes us
indecisive. It affects our ability to connect with God and receive
His wisdom. We will know doubt is at work when we struggle to
believe the following truths:
First, God loves us all the time. Most of us accept the Lord's deep
affection for us when we're "good." But how about when we're
disobedient? Our behavior doesn't change His love. We can be certain
of this because of the promises in Romans 5:8, which says, "God
demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us." God loved us while we rebelled against
Him. That's amazing grace.
Second, doubt is working in our lives when we struggle to believe
that God has forgiven our disobedience. We know God promises to
forgive us when we confess our sins. But we may have trouble
believing we're forgiven. Feelings don't determine truth. We know
God's word is true. Psalm 103:12 says, "As far as the east is from
the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." That's
a description of complete forgiveness.
Finally, we know doubt is a problem when we forget that God has
called us to serve Him. The Lord often invites believers to join Him
in His work. This can include teaching a Sunday school class,
helping a family in need, taking a leadership role, or telling
another person about Jesus. Doubt can cause us to make excuses for
our disobedience, just as Moses did in Exodus chapter four. In
Ephesians 2:10, God promises that He's equipped us with everything
we need to follow His will.
The opposite of doubt is faith. Which word best describes your
state of mind?
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t_Devotional__In_Touch_Ministries/apps/nl/newsletter.asp
Doubt is destructive. It fills us with uncertainty and makes us
indecisive. It affects our ability to connect with God and receive
His wisdom. We will know doubt is at work when we struggle to
believe the following truths:
First, God loves us all the time. Most of us accept the Lord's deep
affection for us when we're "good." But how about when we're
disobedient? Our behavior doesn't change His love. We can be certain
of this because of the promises in Romans 5:8, which says, "God
demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us." God loved us while we rebelled against
Him. That's amazing grace.
Second, doubt is working in our lives when we struggle to believe
that God has forgiven our disobedience. We know God promises to
forgive us when we confess our sins. But we may have trouble
believing we're forgiven. Feelings don't determine truth. We know
God's word is true. Psalm 103:12 says, "As far as the east is from
the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." That's
a description of complete forgiveness.
Finally, we know doubt is a problem when we forget that God has
called us to serve Him. The Lord often invites believers to join Him
in His work. This can include teaching a Sunday school class,
helping a family in need, taking a leadership role, or telling
another person about Jesus. Doubt can cause us to make excuses for
our disobedience, just as Moses did in Exodus chapter four. In
Ephesians 2:10, God promises that He's equipped us with everything
we need to follow His will.
The opposite of doubt is faith. Which word best describes your
state of mind?
ww2.intouch.org/site/c.dhKHIXPKIuE/b.2383055/k.29A5/Early_Ligh
t_Devotional__In_Touch_Ministries/apps/nl/newsletter.asp