The foundation of our relationship with God is the finished work of Christ on the cross. When we doubt what God can do, it’s a sign we don’t truly believe what He’s already done. If we doubt God, it makes it extremely difficult, impossible, really, to trust Him. And that’s when we start placing our faith in things outside of God. James 1:6 tells us:
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:6 ESV)
We all face the temptation to doubt God, but James reminds us that instead of looking inward to ourselves or outward to the world, we can look up to God to help us even with our doubt. I think of Thomas who doubted and yet Jesus so graciously revealed Himself to Thomas so that he too would believe. (John 20:24-29) Today, I invite you to remember God’s faithfulness when you want to doubt.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, when I want to doubt You, help me to remember Your faithfulness and goodness in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.