No Glory In Unbelief

No Glory In Unbelief

I frequently hear well meaning Christians say, “it’s okay to have doubts and unbelief.” That’s just not true. Do we have doubts, yes. Do we have unbelief, yes. But at no time is it “okay” in God’s eyes. 

Does He love us anyway, yes. And I believe that’s where people get confused. They think that because God loves them anyway, it’s okay to fall into doubt and unbelief. Jesus said, “if you believe and do not doubt…” Doubt and faith, unbelief and belief cannot effectively coexist in the same place. Eventually one will drive the other out. 

Notice that Abraham never fell into unbelief. His unwise actions were not from unbelief, they were from a belief that he felt should lead to action on his part. Which is also a mistake, so don’t do that either. 

When God gives you direction but it seems like things are not going your way, remember what the Psalmist said, “I remain confident in this, I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” 

Read the beginning of Job 38 to be reminded of who God is compared to you. Why would you ever question Him through your unbelief? Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Romans 4:19-21

19 Without weakening in his faith, (Abraham) faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

Today’s Readings:

Romans 4:13-5:5; Psalms 14; Proverbs 19:17