I totally agree, David. Doubt is just another tool that the Spirit can use to draw us into a more genuine faith, and often times away from a shallow one. It’s easier sometimes to just “go along” with what we’ve always believed, but what’s easier isn’t always better. Wrestling with our doubts builds up our faith muscles.

Nice idea to see God in the doubt. I can’t think that sincere doubt is in itself sinful. I find the doubting Thomas story very touching – not just Jesus’ willingness to show evidence, but the disciples’ tolerance of the doubter.

“Atheism” can be doubted too, and doubt can lead people towards God as well as away.

David

Thank you!

I like to “know”, too, Sarah! I’ve been on a quest for knowledge my whole life. But I’m slowing coming to realize that it’s okay not to know, and to be make peace with the unknowable. Yes, day by day…

Yes, Bettie. Feel free to share. I’ll look forward to visiting your blog tomorrow and reading about Doubting Thomas.

I hope it would be ok if I posted a link back to your blog here? Your words were so much from the Lord for me today, and I knew He was asking me to write about Doubting Thomas over at my blog for tomorrow’s posting. Please let me know if this is ok with you. 🙂 –Blessings to you!!

I’m glad you did stop by, Bettie. I don’t think we ever outgrow our need for reminders of truths we already know. We’re all still human, after all. The reminders confirm what’s already in our hearts but sometimes needs a little jolt. God bless you for the years you’ve spent sharing God’s love with others.

You speak truth, Floyd: “in Him fear is conquered and peace is gained within… even before our circumstances change.” Yes, we can’t always wait for the circumstances to change; we change.