Dealing with Doubt
John 11:16
"Then Thomas, also known as Didymus, said to the rest of the disciples, 'Let us also go, that we may die with him.'"
Doubt is something every believer faces at some point in their walk with God. It's a natural human response to the unknown, to unanswered prayers, and to situations that seem impossible. In John 11:16, we see Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, struggling with doubt. When Jesus announced He would return to Judea, despite the risk to His life, Thomas responded with skepticism, saying, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." His response was one of resignation, likely fueled by fear and uncertainty.
Just like Thomas, we often find ourselves doubting when faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. We might wonder, "Is God really in control of this situation?" "Does God really care?" "Is there hope in this circumstance?" Doubt can creep in when we don’t understand God’s timing or when things aren’t turning out the way we envisioned. Thomas’ response shows us that doubt doesn't disqualify us from God's work—it is simply part of the journey.
In the same story, Jesus shows Thomas, and all the disciples, that doubt doesn’t need to be the final word. When Jesus went to Lazarus' tomb and raised him from the dead, He revealed His divine power, and Thomas witnessed it firsthand. Sometimes, we don’t have the answers to our questions, and we can’t see the end of the road. But Jesus calls us to trust Him anyway. Even in our doubts, He meets us, strengthens our faith, and reveals His power in unexpected ways.
Just like Thomas, we can take our doubts to Jesus. He isn’t afraid of our questions or our confusion. In fact, He invites us to bring our doubts before Him, knowing that He is the one who can turn our uncertainty into unwavering faith.
Prayer:
Lord, when doubt tries to overwhelm us, help us to bring our questions and concerns to You. Thank You for meeting us in our moments of uncertainty. Strengthen our faith, and remind us that You are always with us, even when we can’t see the way forward. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
"Then Thomas, also known as Didymus, said to the rest of the disciples, 'Let us also go, that we may die with him.'"
Doubt is something every believer faces at some point in their walk with God. It's a natural human response to the unknown, to unanswered prayers, and to situations that seem impossible. In John 11:16, we see Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, struggling with doubt. When Jesus announced He would return to Judea, despite the risk to His life, Thomas responded with skepticism, saying, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." His response was one of resignation, likely fueled by fear and uncertainty.
Just like Thomas, we often find ourselves doubting when faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. We might wonder, "Is God really in control of this situation?" "Does God really care?" "Is there hope in this circumstance?" Doubt can creep in when we don’t understand God’s timing or when things aren’t turning out the way we envisioned. Thomas’ response shows us that doubt doesn't disqualify us from God's work—it is simply part of the journey.
In the same story, Jesus shows Thomas, and all the disciples, that doubt doesn’t need to be the final word. When Jesus went to Lazarus' tomb and raised him from the dead, He revealed His divine power, and Thomas witnessed it firsthand. Sometimes, we don’t have the answers to our questions, and we can’t see the end of the road. But Jesus calls us to trust Him anyway. Even in our doubts, He meets us, strengthens our faith, and reveals His power in unexpected ways.
Just like Thomas, we can take our doubts to Jesus. He isn’t afraid of our questions or our confusion. In fact, He invites us to bring our doubts before Him, knowing that He is the one who can turn our uncertainty into unwavering faith.
Prayer:
Lord, when doubt tries to overwhelm us, help us to bring our questions and concerns to You. Thank You for meeting us in our moments of uncertainty. Strengthen our faith, and remind us that You are always with us, even when we can’t see the way forward. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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