Overcoming Doubt I
Few days ago, one of the users of our Daily Devotional ‘In His Footstep’ contacted me in these words. “Morning. Many Christians struggle with doubt even when we put things in prayer. There is this doubt part that keeps coming up. How do we live above doubt?” The topic of that day's devotion was ‘The Unbelief Syndrome’ with example from the divine encounter Zechariah had with Angel Gabriel during worship. The encounter heralded the birth of John the Baptist. (For detail story, read Luke 1 and for the study, download the devotional on this site or read on the site). Therefore, for few days, for will be taking a study to examine how we can truly know who we believe and overcome doubt and unbelief.
Firstly, Christians are believers because it is a relationship that starts and end in faith; it originates in having faith in God and believing Him, a journey walked by faith and even we arrive at the right destination by faith. In fact, the Bible expressly reveal that ‘without faith, it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him (Heb. 11:6). Every act or transaction undertaken in this Kingdom is simply by faith, and it is faith in Christ Jesus. We need to believe and trust God. Therefore, the relevance of faith – believing and trust God cannot be overemphasized.
The Christian journey in Christ Jesus starts by confessing with your mouth, believing in your heart that Jesus is Lord. Another writer puts thus: ‘faith is a spiritual currency’ for transaction in the realm of the spirit. The purpose of our study is to examine the ways in which we can overcome doubt which God hates.
What is doubt? It simply means to lack confidence; to disbelieve, have uncertain mind about something or fear. It is the opposite of believe, trust and faith. A man that doubts God gets nothing from God because in seeking Him, absolute faith is a necessity. Therefore as a way of introduction, we would ask, do you know who you believe? Before we go deep into the study – examining practical ways to overcome doubt, we must first of all know God who so love the world and gave His only begotten son to die for us that we may have everlasting life. Confess Him as your personal Lord and Saviour of your life and forsake your old ways. Embrace Jesus Christ because without Him, you can’t overcome fear and doubt. He is our source of Hope and assurance and the One that can help us navigate through life with lasting fulfilment of life and purpose and Heavenly secured.
