Nehemiah 6:1-19; Zechariah 1:1-21; Revelation 11:1-19
O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? Matthew 14:31
Peter discovered on that stormy day that doubt is a powerful faithneutralizer! The enemy will use this tactic in primarily two ways, as illustrated in another storm story in Mark 4. First, he will try to get us to doubt God’s Word. Jesus stated in no uncertain terms before getting into the ship with His disciples, “Let us cross over to the other side” (v. 35). He guaranteed their safekeeping. Yet, the disciples fearfully declared, “We are perishing” (v. 38b). Second, the enemy will attempt to cause us to doubt God’s character. “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” (v. 38). So to grow in faith requires growth in our understanding of both God’s Word and God’s character. Lord, we believe. Help our unbelief! — Brian Cretney
Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail. —R. K. Carter