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God Seeks Us

Tom Graves

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July 16, 2025

God seeks us. This is a magnificent characteristic of our Lord. God had commanded Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. But when they disobeyed,  the Lord sought them out. As people, we are much like sheep: we get lost. When this happens, the Lord doesn’t call us dumb sheep but comes after us to rescue us.

One of the most intriguing stories in the Bible illustrating how the Lord seeks us is the account of Abram, Sarai, and their servant, Hagar. God had clearly communicated with Abram regarding the promise of an heir. However, as he and Sarai grew older, they began to doubt God. Sarai took matters into her own hands and devised a plan to give her servant Hagar to bear children for her. After Hagar became pregnant, she began to treat Sarai with contempt. Abram told Sarai to deal with Hagar as she thought best. The result of this poor advice was that Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she ran away.

God Seeks Us Out When We Least Expect It

When life isn’t going well, God often shows up unexpectedly. We may feel unworthy of the Lord’s pursuit, but that is untrue. It is in this moment of despair that God visited Hagar. Genesis 16:7 The angel of the Lord found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road to Shur. 8 The angel said to her, “Hagar, Sarai’s servant, where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I’m running away from my mistress, Sarai,” she replied. 9 The angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit to her authority.” 10 Then he added, “I will give you more descendants than you can count.” [1]

 The angel of the LORD found Hagar. Hagar was not seeking the Lord, but He was seeking her. The very nature of God is to seek after us. He aims to call us to faith and to intervene in our lives in ways we may not be aware of throughout our journey on Earth. Jesus gives us His purpose. Luke 19:10For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. [2]

God Searches to Transform

God is always looking for us to help transform our lives. Often, when we feel lost, we might not even recognize our need for rescue or see that God has an excellent plan for us. Just as the Lord reached out to Hagar, encouraging her to return to Sarai, He, too, has a plan that brings us back to where we need to be.

It’s comforting to know that God’s excellent plans for our lives may just need His intervention. God’s passionate pursuit of us included sending His beloved Son to die on our behalf. John 3:16 For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.[3]Since our efforts couldn’t bring us to Him, He lovingly reached out to us. 

To learn more about how God seeks us, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/when-we-take-matters-into-our-own-hands

[1-3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

Struggling to Take Responsibility

Paula K. Graves

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July 15, 2025

This week’s story shows Sarai, Abram, and Hagar all struggling to take responsibility. God had given Abram a promise of many descendants but Sarai remained infertile. They were both past childbearing age, so Sarai had her maid, Hagar, act as a surrogate. After Hagar became pregnant, she became disrespectful to Sarai.

This was a problem, so Sarai went to Abram. Genesis 16: 5 Then Sarai said to Abram, “This is all your fault! I put my servant into your arms, but now that she’s pregnant she treats me with contempt. The Lord will show who’s wrong—you or me!”[1] But wait! This whole surrogate situation was Sarai’s idea. Now that it is not going as expected, she blames Abram and impiously appeals to God for justice. Then, Sarai goes on to mistreat Hagar.

Avoiding Responsibility

Abram abdicates any responsibility and leadership in the situation. Genesis 16: 6 Abram replied, “Look, she is your servant, so deal with her as you see fit.”[2] As the head of the household, Abram should have pitied a helpless servant who he had impregnated. Instead, he allowed Sarai to mistreat her.

Hagar is in the middle. She follows Sarai’s orders to go into Abram as a secondary wife. But when she becomes pregnant, Hagar becomes prideful and haughty and refuses to submit to Sarai’s authority. Even when Sarai mistreated her, Hagar didn’t take responsibility for her attitude. Instead, she ran away. Genesis 16:6b Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she finally ran away. [3]

Taking Responsibility for Your Actions

As sinful humans, we often struggle to take responsibility. It is easier to blame someone else or run away from our wrongs. Yet that prevents us from receiving the forgiveness that Jesus won for us on the cross.

1 John 1: 5 This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 6 So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. 7 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

8 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. 9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts. [4]

If you are struggling to take responsibility for your actions, look to Jesus. He can shine a light in that darkness. Confess and repent of these sins to receive forgiveness and peace only Jesus can give.

To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/when-we-take-matters-into-our-own-hands

[1-4] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

Culturally Acceptable But Morally Wrong

Tom Graves

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July 14, 2025

Throughout history, people have made culturally acceptable but morally wrong decisions with unexpected consequences. Our founding fathers had a chance to outlaw slavery in 1776, but did not. Slavery was culturally acceptable at the time. This morally wrong decision would impact millions of people and have lasting repercussions to this day.

God gives a rule against murder as part of the Ten Commandments. As part of God’s Ten Commandments, He tells us in Exodus 20:13, ” You must not murder.”[1]  In 1973, abortion was legalized in the United States, leading to the murder of millions of unborn children. As a pastor, I recall holding a private worship service for a woman who had two abortions. It was a time of confession but also a time of forgiveness and healing. This woman gave each aborted child a name because they were real people, which was part of the healing process.

This highlights the wonderful aspect of God’s love for us: we can be forgiven for our sins. You may have done something in your life that you realize is wrong. Don’t hesitate to go to God’s throne and pour out your heart to Him, for He is waiting with open arms to receive you!   

God’s Plan Versus the Culture

God made it clear to Abram that he would have an heir to fulfill God’s covenant with him. However, as Abram and Sarai grew older, they took matters into their own hands. Genesis 16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal. 3 So Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar, the Egyptian servant, and gave her to Abram as a wife. (This happened ten years after Abram had settled in the land of Canaan.) 4 So Abram had sexual relations with Hagar, and she became pregnant. But when Hagar knew she was pregnant, she began to treat her mistress, Sarai, with contempt.[2]

To our modern ears, Sarai’s suggestion sounds odd. It’s understandable to question how Abram could consent to this, yet he did. In the context of that era, Abram’s decision to take Hagar as a second wife was lawful under the prevailing marriage code. Nonetheless, an action’s lawfulness or apparent success doesn’t necessarily align with God’s will.

God has Something Better for Us

We may not realize it, but God always has something better in store for us than the cultural norms of the day. The Angel of the Lord addressed Hagar as Sarai’s maid rather than Abram’s wife. God rejected Abram’s and Sarai’s plan because it was not His plan. He would fulfill His promise as recorded in Genesis 21:1-5. When we doubt God’s plan, we should remember His words to Abram. Genesis 18:14 Is anything too hard for the Lord?[3]

How can we be culturally acceptable but morally wrong? To find out more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/when-we-take-matters-into-our-own-hands

[1-3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

When Reason Collides With Faith

Tom Graves

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July 13, 2025

When reason collides with faith, we begin making decisions based on worldly wisdom rather than trusting God’s guidance. Hebrews 11:1Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.[1] In Genesis 15:4, the Lord told Abram that he would have a son of his own to be his heir. However, as time passed, his wife Sarai began to doubt God’s promise. Abram was now eighty-five years old and had walked with the Lord as a man of faith for ten years.

Often, while waiting, the Lord tests our faith and obedience. You may be in a time of waiting in your life. You may be waiting to get married, have a child, find a job, or face a life situation beyond your control. God has a perfect timetable for everything He does, so don’t give up. 

Taking a Detour When God Seems Too Slow

God had clearly communicated with Abram regarding the promise of an heir, but doubt started to obscure her judgment as he and Sarai aged. At this moment, worldly reasoning prompted Sarai and Abram to take a detour that would lead to unforeseen consequences.

Genesis 16:1Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal.[2]

Our enemy often uses doubt as a trap to exploit our sinfulness and impatience. How many detours could I have avoided in my life if I had spent more time seeking the Lord and less time making my plans? Fortunately, God often uses our poor life decisions to teach us valuable lessons in faith.

When I Struggle with God’s Timing

Like Abram and Sarai, it is common to struggle with God’s plan for our lives. There is nothing wrong with praying to God to seek guidance and patience. The Lord desires us to succeed in His plan and understands that we are fragile and prone to detours.

As I read God’s word, I see He has a purpose for His timing, even though it may have felt bewildering to those experiencing it. God has not forgotten about you! Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. [3]

Sarai relied on her own understanding in this situation and gave her servant to Abram as a wife to bear a child. We may not know what lies around the next bend as we follow the Lord, but He does. As we pray for strength, the Lord will guide us, even when the path ahead seems uncertain or impossible.

What happens when reason collides with faith? To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/when-we-take-matters-into-our-own-hands

[1-3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation . Tyndale House Publishers.

Trust God When the Path is Unclear

Paula K. Graves

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July 12, 2025

We see Abram can trust God when the path is unclear. God made a promise of land to Abram through a covenant. Genesis 15: 18 So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day and said, “I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great Euphrates River—19 the land now occupied by the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, 20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, 21 Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites, and Jebusites.” [1]

God listed ten different people groups who were occupying the land promised to Abram. It would seem impossible to displace these people to give the land to Abram’s descendants. God gave the boundaries of the Promised Land, from Egypt to the Euphrates River. While Israel has never completely possessed the area. God’s promise still gives hope to His followers.

A Trust Analogy

A tightrope walker took an empty chair and walked across a canyon on a suspended tightrope. When he reached the other side, he asked the spectators if they thought he could carry a person on the chair on the way back. The crowd enthusiastically said yes. Then, the tightrope walker offered to take anyone who wanted to go. He had no takers. The crowd was willing to watch the event but didn’t trust the tightrope walker enough to go across.

This can be an image of our faith in God. We are willing to say He can do anything, but then we don’t trust Him enough to “sit in the chair.” Granted, this analogy is not perfect. The tightrope walker was a fallible human being who took great risks. On the other hand, our God is the sovereign of the universe who is all-powerful. God’s faithfulness to His promises reminds us to remain steadfast in our faith. We can trust that He holds our future, even when the path seems unclear and fragile.

God’s Plan is Bigger Than Ours

God’s listing of lands that will be included in the Promised Land illustrates His extensive vision for Abram and his descendants. God’s plan is far greater than Abram could have envisioned. These verses reassure believers that God’s plans for us are not limited but are extensive and abundant. God’s covenant encompasses more than just physical territories; it also provides spiritual abundance in Christ. Paul explains this better than I can.

Ephesians 3: 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.[2]

It is the love of Christ that enables us to trust God when the path is unclear. To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-in-the-darkness

[1-2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation . Tyndale House Publishers.

God’s Unwavering Faithfulness

Tom Graves

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July 11, 2025

God’s unwavering faithfulness to His children is a profound treasure of His love. This steadfast faithfulness is shown in God’s covenant with Abram. Genesis 15:17 After the sun went down and darkness fell, Abram saw a smoking firepot and a flaming torch pass between the halves of the carcasses. 18 So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day.[1]

Earlier, God had assured Abram that He would fulfill His promises. God would protect him, and his reward would be great. The Lord would give him a son, and he would have descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky. In addition, the entire earth would be blessed through Abram. One day, Jesus would be born through the line of Abram, who would bless the entire earth. If you have placed your faith in Jesus as your Savior, God’s unwavering faithfulness has blessed you. 

The Covenant Between Abram and God

The Hebrew word for covenant is translated as “berith” is derived from a root word meaning “ to cut.”[2] A covenant was established when two parties would take the best animal from the flock or herd and cut it in two. Then, the two parties of the covenant would pass between the pieces, symbolizing their devotion to the covenant. By doing this, they declared that if they did not uphold the agreement, the same fate could befall them as had befallen the animal.

In this covenant, only God passed between the halves of the carcasses. The smoking pot and flaming torch moved between the carcasses, symbolizing that God was the only one to pass through the pieces. With Abram asleep, God guaranteed the covenant or agreement for both parties. The Lord walked the path of sacrifice for humanity, foreshadowing Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. As humans, we are sinful and frail, failing to be faithful covenant partners. When Jesus died for our sins on the cross, He paid a price that we could never pay.

Jesus’ Faithfulness

You may have experienced a time or will in the future when it feels like God is unfaithful. You may not feel or see His work. God never promised an absence of trouble, but He does promise faithfulness. Paul writes in Romans 8:28 that God works all things for our good! He is always at work, even if we don’t see it, and it’s for our good if we are in Christ.

If your situation isn’t good, know it’s not over yet. Cling to God’s promises. Call on Him. He who promised is faithful. Deuteronomy 7:9 Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.[3] Take the hand of Jesus, who is ever faithful!

To learn more about God’s unwavering faithfulness, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-in-the-darkness

[1,3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

[2] Strong, J. (2009). In A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Vol. 2, p. 24). Logos Bible Software.

God’s Promises Have Trials and Triumphs

Paula K. Graves

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July 10, 2025

Many think that once they come to faith in Jesus, they are on easy street. However, God’s promises have trials and triumphs. Perhaps Abram thought all of God’s promises would come true in his lifetime. Before God finished the ceremony for His covenant agreement, He gave Abram a prophecy.

Genesis 15: 13 Then the Lord said to Abram, “You can be sure that your descendants will be strangers in a foreign land, where they will be oppressed as slaves for 400 years. 14 But I will punish the nation that enslaves them, and in the end they will come away with great wealth. 15 (As for you, you will die in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.) 16 After four generations your descendants will return here to this land, for the sins of the Amorites do not yet warrant their destruction.” [1]

Bittersweet Knowledge

Abram would never own the Promised Land, and even his descendants would need to wait over 400 years to inherit it. But God did promise that Abam would live a long life and die in peace. What would it have been like to receive this information? The writer of Hebrews gives us insight: Hebrews 11: 13 All these people (including Abram) died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth.[2]

God gives His promises in His time and in His way because He can see the whole picture and knows what is best for all. God would use Egypt as a place to keep His people safe until they had grown into a nation that would be able to take the land. God ensured, even in this struggle, that they would emerge blessed with wealth.

Insight into God’s Judgment

God did judge Egypt for enslaving the people. As Joshua led the people into the Promised Land, God commanded that the people there be destroyed. Deuteronomy 20: 16 In those towns that the Lord your God is giving you as a special possession, destroy every living thing. [3] This may sound harsh to our 21st-century ears, but it becomes understandable when we recall the prophecy to Abram.

In Abram’s day, the sin of the people in the Promised Land did not warrant their destruction. God, in His mercy, gave them 400 years to repent. That’s four generations! Yet, instead of repenting, they continued to sin even more, thus bringing on their destruction. Our God is loving and kind. There comes a point, however, when it is not kind to allow more evil.

God’s Promises for Us

While God’s promises may require patience and come with challenges, they ultimately lead to fulfillment. These promises demonstrate God’s authority over history for the benefit of us, His people. We can have hope that trials serve a divine purpose in our training on the journey of faith. We recognize that God doesn’t punish arbitrarily, but rather with reason and forethought. As we see the character of God in this prophecy, our faith grows to trust Him even more.

To learn more about how God’s promises have trials and triumphs, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-in-the-darkness

[1-3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

Engaging in God’s Plans

Paula K. Graves

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July 9, 2025

Receiving God’s promises entails engaging in God’s plans. Abram had been on a journey of faith in God since he left Ur years before. Genesis 12: 1The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”[1]

He had left Ur at God’s command but paused in Haran until his father died. During that time, God did not speak to him. When Abram arrived in Canaan, God provided him with additional information. Genesis 12: 7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your descendants.”[2] Even though Abram heard God’s promises and plans, he had to act on that information for the plans to move ahead.

A New Request

Now, after a sojourn to Egypt and a battle to save Lot, God made a new request. Genesis 15: 7 Then the Lord told him, “I am the Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as your possession…” 9 The Lord told him, “Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” 10 So Abram presented all these to him and killed them. Then he cut each animal down the middle and laid the halves side by side; he did not, however, cut the birds in half.[3]

God reminded Abram of what He had done so far and then made a request to cut a covenant with Him. This was a solemn ritual of making a promise. Essentially, if the ones making the agreement failed to keep their word, they deserved the same fate as the animals. Again, we see Abram engaging in God’s plans as he obediently killed the animals and then protected them. Genesis 15: 11 Some vultures swooped down to eat the carcasses, but Abram chased them away. [4]

God’s Plan Involves Our Action

We can’t earn our salvation. Jesus paid the price for our sins and offers salvation as a gift to those who believe. Ephesians 2: 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.[5]

God did not make us robots and gave us free will. We can refuse to believe God or follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and follow Him. To engage in God’s plan, we must first place our faith in Jesus. Then we begin our faith journey, and like Abram, God will continue to reveal His plans for us. God makes us new creations to fulfill His good plans.

To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-in-the-darkness

[1-5] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation . Tyndale House Publishers.

The Need for Reassurance

Tom Graves

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July 8, 2025

The need for reassurance is universal and essential throughout our lives. There is something about receiving reassurance that changes our perspective. A loving hug from a parent that conveys reassurance is not unusual when a child is getting ready for bedtime. We may be adults, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need reassurance, especially during difficult times.

The Lord said He would protect Abram and give him a great reward. In honesty, Abram asked the Lord what good these blessings would be without a son to inherit them.  Genesis 15:4 Then the Lord said to him, “No, your servant will not be your heir, for you will have a son of your own who will be your heir.” 5 Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!” 6 And Abram believed the Lord and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith. [1]

As Abram listened to the Lord, his perspective on everything changed. God’s reassurance brought comfort and clarity, lifting Abram’s eyes off himself to the Lord.

God’s Reassurance Inspires Deeper Faith

The first time the words “believe” and “righteousness” are mentioned in the Bible is when Abram trusted in God’s promises. This gives insight into the transformation in his heart. It is often during our struggles that we wrestle with God’s promises, and it is then that He does His most significant work.

As you reflect on these passages, notice that Abram is having a conversation with God; this is what having a relationship with Him is all about. Engaging with God and allowing Him space to respond enables the Holy Spirit to provide insights we might not otherwise receive. The Holy Spirit can help us remember Bible passages that offer reassurance or guidance in times of doubt.

As the Lord prompts us to recall verses or moments when He intervened in our lives, it deepens our faith. There may be billions of people on the earth, but when we pray to the Lord and communicate with Him, we have His full attention as if we are the only person in the world.

God’s Reassurance Helps Us Fulfill His Plans

Like many of us, Abram needed timely reassurance of God’s plan to keep going and not give up. Our enemy, satan, wants all of us to give up and doubt God’s plans for our lives. Paul gives wise advice. Philippians 4:13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. [2] Don’t give up, for God has an excellent plan for your life in this lifetime and the next. Remember, when you doubt, look up to Jesus and let Him lead you. To learn more about the need for reassurance, listen here:  

 https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-in-the-darkness                         

[1-2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

When We Doubt God

Tom Graves

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July 7, 2025

What should we do when we doubt God? The best thing we can do is talk to Him about it! The Psalms are an excellent example of people pouring their hearts to God about various issues. God told Abram that He would protect him and give him a great reward, but then Abram responded with a question.

Genesis 15:2 But Abram replied, “O Sovereign Lord, what good are all your blessings when I don’t even have a son?” Since you’ve given me no children, Eliezer of Damascus, a servant in my household, will inherit all my wealth. 3 You have given me no descendants of my own, so one of my servants will be my heir.” [1] Abram’s honesty before the Lord serves as an excellent example for us today. Rather than holding on to frustration or confusion, he presented his concerns to the Lord with an honest heart.

Like many of us, Abram wanted to believe God’s words and sought Him for strength to bolster his faith. As the Lord strengthens our faith, we transition from doubt to a renewed faith that has been tested in the fires of life. God does not waste anything, including our struggles with doubt.

God Meets Us In Our Doubts

As believers, we often experience moments of doubt. We may wonder if God has a plan for us or if He really loves us. Does the Lord see the pain we are experiencing? Is God’s word true? We also need to understand that we are in a spiritual battle, and one of the enemy’s tactics against us is to instill doubt about God and His promises.

Paul tells how to build our faith. Romans 10:17So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.[2] One of the best things to do when I doubt God is to read His word. As I read God’s word, something supernatural happens as the Lord strengthens my faith.

Also, remember that God is patient with doubters. When the disciple Thomas doubted that Jesus has risen, Jesus did not scold him. Instead, Jesus invited him to find the needed proof. John 20:27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” 28 “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. [3]  When we doubt, don’t be surprised if God provides answers in a way you didn’t expect. He may give guidance through a friend, a Scripture passage, a sermon, a devotional, or something unexpected.

Being an Overcomer

Like Abram, we may struggle with doubts, but we can overcome these obstacles with God’s help. The key is to remember that we need God’s assistance, and He will never refuse us as we seek Him on our journey. Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. 14 Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty. [4] Don’t be afraid to take the Lord’s hand so you can be an overcomer!

To learn more about times when we doubt God, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-in-the-darkness

[1-4 Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

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