The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

#504: When We Doubt

• Loren Hicks

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The Big Idea: 

Strong faith is tested faith. Wrestling with your faith does not mean it is non-existent. It means you are in the battle of faith. God is not threatened, nor offended by our struggle with doubt. But what you do at that moment is critical.


Main Points:

1. The Bible doesn’t just portray stories of people who have perfect faith. It doesn’t paint a picture that true believers never doubt and never struggle with their faith.
2. What did John the Baptist do in his moment of weakness? He turned to Jesus. He sought out the evidence that would reinforce and validate his faith. He did not turn away from Jesus. He did not abandon his faith. He did not say, “If Jesus was the Messiah, I wouldn’t be facing these circumstances." No. Doubt led to a pursuit of more knowledge of Jesus.
3. Decide now what you will do when you face a faith crisis? Don’t let your doubt drive you away from God. Choose to be like John the Baptist. Let your circumstances cause you to pursue Jesus even more. As you do, Jesus said “there is a blessing for not stumbling in your faith.”


Today’s Scripture Verse:

Luke 7:18-23 - “Calling two of his disciples, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”  When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’”  At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”


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