MATTHEW 28:16-17

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.  When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted

TO PONDER

When we reflect on our lives, there are multiple instances in any week or month where we find ourselves simply having to trust another party and believe the information or advice we are given. This occurs generally because we are either comfortable from the outset or gain comfort that the individual knows more about the topic in question than we do.

I don't know about you, but I am not very mechanically minded. I take my car to our mechanic for a service or a problem, and I am left with no choice really but to accept what he tells me is wrong, what he needs to do to fix the problem, and the cost.

My G.P has referred me to a handful of medical specialists over the years to enable me to receive optimum advice with regard to investigations, diagnosis and treatment. These referrals have varied in nature from musculo-skeletal problems to oncology investigations looking for a form of blood cancer, which thankfully, turned out to be benign in nature. Irrespective, these specialists knew far more about their area of expertise than me and my G.P, so essentially, I was left to accept their advice and guidance. Interestingly, as I reflect on these times of uncertainty in my life, I did include myself and the specialists in my prayers. 

I am sure there are plenty more examples of trust (or doubt) that you can think of applicable to yourself.

As Christians, we have a gracious God who we know loves us dearly and died for us to provide us with the promise of eternal life with Him. Do we merely forget this then, when we either doubt (as some of the disciples did) or question God's Will or plans in our lives? 

When have you doubted or questioned what God is doing in your life?  Why?

PRAYER: Lord of All. Help me to grow in my faith so that I can accept your will and plans for my life as your disciple. Continually provide me with comfort in the fact that you are forever walking with me and will never leave my side.  Amen  

Today's devotion written by Shane Burdack, LifeWay Epping