WITH LITTLE FAITH , WHY DO WE DOUBT ? Matthew 14:31 “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” As Peter’s eyes left Jesus and began to focus on his surroundings, his great faith failed and he began to sink. In desperation he cried out, “Lord, save me” to which Jesus replied; first with a stretched out hand, then with gentle rebuke. “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” If I were in Peter’s place I might have responded I am doubting because what I thought was a good idea in a moment of great courage, I am now thinking was not such a great idea. I am doubting because the wind is boisterous and the waves are large. I am doubting because of the law of gravity and because I do not swim that well. I am doubting because it is night and dark and I do not want to drown. I am doubting because what I asked to do is humanly impossible and I am now suffering the consequences of that decision. In other words, Peter had many reasons to doubt; however he had many more reasons to trust. Just before his doubt, he had witnessed Jesus walking on water; a task that is humanly impossible. We might argue that Jesus was more than human and defies the laws of the universe that control us. However, just before that we read that Jesus looked to the disciples to feed a great multitude. “They do not need to go away, you give them something to eat” When they responded that all they had was five loaves and two fish, He said “bring them here to Me.” Jesus was teaching them a vital principle for Christian living: what is impossible for man is possible for God. The same God who can multiply fish and bread can keep you afloat in the midst of the storm. Rather than focusing on the problem which leads to doubt, fear and despair, let’s focus on the Savior who not only walks on water, but is able to help us do the impossible.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 06:41:46 +0000
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