Doubt: A Hindrance to Hope If faith as a whole, which encompasses hope, is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1), it is appropriate that it would be countered in our lives and hearts by doubt, which is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Paul attributes faith to Abraham and describes the connection between that faith and hope saying, In hope he believed against hope. (Romans 4:18) He believed against hope from a human perspective and believed in hope resting on the character of God. In fact, Abrahams circumstances seemed humanly impossible. The promise of an heir was hopeless in the face of old age and barrenness. But when hope rests on God, who can and does, in fact, do the impossible (Matthew 19:26), the realm of possibility has no bounds. Our hope abounds in His ability, His goodness and His faithfulness toward us, His children. We have full assurance of hope. Too often we are afraid to hope for things because we doubt they are possible or we doubt the will on which they rest. Maybe weve been let down, we have past wounds and grave disappointments that cloud our ability to hope. Our past experience or present circumstances create looming doubt and disbelief in future good. It is in these moments that we must shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal and to the truth of the Gospel. We must draw on truth from Gods Word, truth that affirms His unchanging character and His great love for us displayed in Christ. The power of the Gospel shatters doubt.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 01:52:41 +0000
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