Apr. 14, 2008 - Week 3
But when he [the believer] asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. James 1:6-8 [clarification my own]
We are living each and every day completely and totally dependent on God. Or are we? While yes, we have nothing lined up and only ideas on paper, we're still not exactly sure what God's will is for us. But we are applying God's word to our life and situation right now and probably need a lot of time to really let it sink in because we could easily backslide into feeling secure because of a job or a paycheck. We must not doubt the Lord's work but it is easy to find my mind wandering into fear.
Doubt and fear. Doubt and fear. What total joy killers!
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:14-15
Our hope is in the Lord.
