One Hundred And One- Grace In Our Doubts

Grace in Our Doubts

Today’s Reading: Luke 7:18-22

Focal Verse: Luke 7:22

“…Go and tell…the things you have seen and heard.”

I really have an admiration for John the Baptist.  Anyone who lives in the desert, with clothes made out of camel’s hair, eating locust and wild honey, crying out for people to “Repent for the kingdom is at hand” (Matthew 3:1-4) is a pretty courageous fellow.  He obviously believed deeply in what he was called to do.
Even he had doubts, though.  He did what God said and ended up in a prison in danger of his life.  Although John had met Jesus and recognized Him as the Christ (Matthew 3:13-17), in his weakness, doubt crept in.
John knew where to go with his doubts.  He sent his disciples right to the Savior, asking, “Are you the One?”  Jesus didn’t chastise him for his weakness and doubt.  He put on such a show of miracles that John’s disciples couldn’t have any doubt of who He was, and said to them, “Go and tell.”

You can also see John 11:11-45 for a miracle that was for the purpose of strengthening faith. 

Follow the pattern of John the Baptist.  If there are areas where you doubt, take them to your Savior.