We often think doubt is the opposite of faith, but the truth is that doubt is part of it. Doubt is what makes faith real. If everything were certain, there would be no need for faith at all.
Think of Thomas, often called Doubting Thomas. His doubt was not rooted in rebellion. It was honest. He wanted to know, he wanted to see, and he sought help to believe. That kind of doubt is not destructive. In fact, it can draw us closer to God. If your faith cannot be questioned, maybe it should not be trusted.
Not all faith is good faith either. Faith without works is dead. Faith that never struggles or wrestles may not be faith at all. It may just be a shallow certainty. Sometimes we have to admit, “I do not know what God is up to, but I am trusting Him anyway.” That mustard seed faith is enough to move mountains.
There is a powerful moment in Scripture when a desperate father cries out, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24). That is faith mixed with doubt, but it is real. And it is exactly the kind of faith God can work with. God can do far more with honest doubts than with fake faith.
Doubt does not have to be our enemy. It can become a good friend when it pushes us to seek God more earnestly. Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Keep on waking, keep on trusting, and keep on bringing your doubts before the Lord.
Faith is not about having all the answers. Faith is about trusting the One who does.
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