Do Not Doubt – Have Faith
“When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once?” And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”” ~ Matthew 21:20-22 (ESV – emphasis mine)
Doubt means “to be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief.” Many of you know that my niece is currently spending some time here in Arizona. It is wonderful to have a young, funny girl at our house.
We have been talking a lot about our futures; more hers, but last night we talked about where I want to go with my photography and that I should be more ‘aggressive’. Well, guess what! I am not an A-type personality :).
As I was thinking about our conversation this morning on my way to work, I was wondering if I don’t have enough faith to step out of the boat. In my cube, I pinned a devotion written by Rick Warren. It is an older devotion, but I need to read it almost daily. It is talking about doubt and letting go of it. Rick Warren writes:
“Doubt is the single greatest enemy of confidence. It limits your potential. It causes procrastination. It will cause you to miss God’s best.”
After Jesus cleansed the temple of the money-changers, He was angry enough to let a fig tree wither on His way back to the city. But what He says next, struck a chord with me. “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt…”.
Yes, I procrastinate, I doubt, I have no confidence. Where do I need to turn to get more confidence, to no longer doubt? Lifting my eyes toward heaven and asking God to give me the confidence to step out of the boat.
“Lord of Mercy and Grace. This morning I ask that You give me the confidence I need to step out of the boat. Help me to overcome my unbelief and give me faith to trust You wherever you lead me. In the precious name of Jesus, Amen.”
Yes! I can relate, many times it feels more secure in the boat. Thanks for sharing a nudge for us to walk out of our comfort zone.