Overcoming Doubt: Trust in God’s Word

Do you ever wonder if you have the ability to do what God has called you to do? That will only lead to doubt. I’m reminded of Moses who also doubted his ability to carry out God’s will for his life.

God said, “I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

And God said, “I will be with you.” Exodus 3:10-12

So you see, it’s not our ability that counts. The Bible says,

“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
    your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
    Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Psalm 138:8 ESV

“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 AMP

Doubt and fear come from our enemy, Satan. He is the father of lies and the deceiver.

I must admit that this has been a struggle for me since I began writing this blog over eight years ago. How do I fight these doubts? The same way Jesus fought the enemy’s temptations: with the Word of God.

“The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:3-4

I have written the following verses out and posted them by my desk.

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8

“Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 AMPC

Remember this:

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,” Ephesians 4:11-12 ESV

One time when I was feeling especially discouraged and doubtful, I received an email from my pastor to the church body. It was right on time! This is what it said:

“One of the greatest deceptions to grip the church of Jesus Christ has been that ministry is for the professionals. We’ve mistakenly come to think that ministry is supposed to be done solely by those who have been licensed, ordained, employed, or otherwise set apart by a church or religious organization, and in embracing that belief, so many Christians have taken their place on the sidelines of ministry when God expects them to be in the game!”  Dr. Jeff Reynolds, Pastor First Baptist Church Bowling Green, KY

In His Love, Cindy

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Psalm 122:6

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