Today’s scripture reading:
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as
your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your
lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were
taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
Colossians
2:6-7
Today’s
devotional:
Once we
have made up our minds to obey God, we gather courage around us like a cloak
and proceed. That is, until something causes us to hesitate and question the
wisdom of this decision. Our faith is wavering. What do we do now?
Ask
yourself questions about God.
Has God promised to meet all my needs? Has He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell
in me, guide me, and equip me to obey Him? Did God promise to be with me at all
times? Is anything too hard for Him? Search the Scriptures for answers, and let
truth fill your mind.
Meditate
on God's Word. Ask the Lord to help you find Bible
verses that relate to what you are facing. Then study the passage and apply its
lessons to your personal situation.
Recall
the Lord's past faithfulness.
God by His very nature is faithful, and He always acts true to His character.
The enemy would have us forget all that God has done for us.
Assess
the situation. Ask, How critical is this
decision, and whom might it affect? Is this one of those forks in the road in
which my unbelief could cause me or another person a lifetime of regret?
Choose
to trust the Lord. Make the decision to believe God and
obey, no matter how you feel.
As you
take a step of faith, God will strengthen you through His Spirit and enable you
to continue on. Before you know it, your faith will become steady, joy will
return, and you will be moving ahead once again.
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