We are in a new series at Grace Community Church called Outsiders, looking at some characters in the Bible who aren’t as well known as other characters, yet who made huge impacts to the Kingdom. Yesterday I spoke about the disciple Thomas. Though some know him as Doubting Thomas, I prefer the title I have also heard by which I’ve also heard him referred, Thomas the Believer. In this message, I address the bottom line that doubts are not the major problem for a believer, unbelief is. Ultimately we must go from doubts to a solid foundation of faith; that God is who He says He is and will do what is best in our life.
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I also shared that some people are more naturally wired to doubt (some may even say worry), because of their personality. Would that describe you? Be honest!
Growing up I was taught to depend on myself. To be strong and not look to others for handouts. When I became a Christian I tried to lean on Him more and for the most part did OK. I asked for what I wanted, but was always first in line to say thank you and to acknowledge His power in my life. But when it got rocky, that got harder. I stopped seeing His hand as much so started to lean back on my own self for support and, as you know, I am a far poorer person to lean on than He is. I liken the last several years of my life to Peter walking on the water. Doing OK, until things got rough and then taking my eyes off of Him and then starting to drown in the crashing waters.
He's reached in and rescued me and I am in a much better place with Him today. There are times when the stress or situations build and I want to revert to my own strength because I am afraid, but then I just stop and pray and give it to Him and go on. It's not easy, but it's what I need to be doing.
Jon, I think you are right. Often our upbringing shapes how we view our relationship with God. Thanks
Outstanding message.
Thank you