Do you ever doubt yourself? We can doubt ourselves for many different reasons. We might lack confidence in our abilities; we might doubt our worth; we might think we lack the strength to get through a crisis or the tough situation we’re facing. When we rely only on our own strength and skills, we’ll often struggle, but when we lean on God’s, we’ll be able to face anything. When we rely only on other people’s opinions to get a sense of our worth, we’ll end up being disappointed, but when we realise how much God loves us, we’ll begin to see our true value in His eyes. The Bible says, ‘Those who trust their own insights are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe’ (Proverbs 28:26 NLT). We can gain wisdom by filling our minds with God’s Word every day, and finding hope and confidence in His promises and His willingness to fulfil them. ‘It is better to trust the LORD than to trust people’ (Psalm 118:8 NCV). But what about times when we doubt God’s Word too? Despite being Jesus’ disciple for almost three years and hearing His promise that He’d rise again from the dead, Thomas still said, ‘Unless I can see his wounds and touch him, I will not believe’ (see John 20:25). But Jesus didn’t turn His back on Thomas when he showed doubt. He never rejects a sincere, doubting heart. Instead, He showed up in person and resolved all of Thomas’ doubts. And as we read God’s Word and seek His face, He’ll show up and soothe our doubts too. As our doubts fade, our faith grows, and we’ll begin to ‘live by what we believe not by what we see’ (2 Corinthians 5:7 NCV).

What Now?

At the end of the day, have a think about any times today that you doubted what God was telling you or that He’d come through for you.