In life, we are all waiting on God for something: waiting to be married; waiting to overcome a challenge, or waiting to accomplish our dreams. Sometimes we are double minded, meaning we think we can and we think we can't. We have a promise in our hearts, but at the same time, we doubt if it is true. We think, "How could I ever meet the person of my dreams?" "How can I overcome this challenge; I don't have the resources?" "How can my dream come to pass when so many parts of it are beyond my knowledge and control?"
Jesus' Answer to Thomas
In the New Testament, Thomas suffered from doubting. He was a disciple of Jesus, and he refused to believe the testimony of the other disciples that Christ had risen from the dead. He wanted to touch the wounds in the Savior's body. He said, "I won't believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side" (John 20:25). Knowing Thomas' mind, Jesus appeared to his disciples and commanded Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." (John 20:27). Thomas did so and said to Jesus, "My Lord and my God!" He finally believed.
Jesus replied to Thomas, "You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me."
God's Call to Us
God is asking us to believe in that which we cannot see. He's asking us to trust the promise, even if we can't see it with our own eyes. To believe that God exists takes faith. To trust that Christ died for the sins of the world and rose from the dead takes faith; we cannot see this. To believe that you have eternal life through Christ is another act of faith.
Just as you accept eternal life through Jesus, God has a unique and individual plan for your life on earth. You are waiting on things you cannot see. Stop doubting and believe! Start trusting God for the spouse of your dreams, the position he promised you, and to live out your days in peace and joy. It takes faith, but you are blessed when you believe without seeing.
God Will Lead Us to a Place of Peace
When Jesus was crucified, his disciples were distraught. They had lost their teacher and didn't know what to do. They feared for their lives and had many doubts and worries. But God brought Jesus back to life and brought peace to his followers. God gave them the Holy Spirit to empower them. They became extremely bold, and their testimony changed the world! You may be going through a time of doubting and worrying, like the disciples at Jesus' death. But I believe God will lead you to a new season of confidence, peace, and trust!
Keep believing. Hold on to the promises. Read God's Word every day to feed your faith. Follow your heart. God will always lead you in the right direction.
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