James 1:5-6 says "If any of you lacks wisdom,(what do I do next?) let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind" (ESV)
Boy, this scripture hit home with me because it made me see that I have some doubt in my faith. That is the last thing I want to admit to, but I have to say it and I also have to say, I believe everyone has doubt at times.
My devotions asks this question - How can we look to God with confidence if we don't know He's trustworthy? - That is definitely something to deeply, deeply think about....We, as Christians, say we know we can trust God, He's faithful and He'll lead us and keep us safe and yet our humanness comes through more times than we like. We worry and question God over the plan He has for us or the road He is taking us on. For me, it's that unknown stuff that I struggle with and I think, "Where is my trust in God"? He knows what He is doing with my (yours, ours) life. Be it personal or as in our case, UBC.
Trusting God should be easy. After all, we say we believe in God and we trust Him and know He will provide for us and the Bible has great stories of the men who trusted Him. Why is it so difficult to give our problems to God? We know He will carry us and give us rest. Psalm 68:19 reads: Blessed be the Lord-day after day he carries us along. (The Message)
Pray for God to take away our burdens, trust in Him and have no doubts. Galatians 6:2 says: also reach out to others and bear one another's burdens, pray with them and minister to them.
So when you see a person having doubts (faith or life) show compassion and reach out to them, help ease their burdens with prayer and love. As the Bible says - so to fulfill the law of Christ.
