The disciples went to him and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" And Jesus answered, " Why are you afraid? You have so little faith! " Then he stood up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly all was calm.
Matthew 5:25-26
It is by faith that God's mighty power is released into the life of a Christian (Heb. 11:33-35). The fact that you have doubts indicates that you do not know God as you should. If your prayer life is infiltrated with doubts, you have denied yourself the greatest single avenue of power that God has made available to you. Without faith it is impossible to please God Heb. 11:6). God never comforts you in your doubts. Jesus consistently rebuked those who would not believe Him. He had revealed enough of Himself for His disciple to gave believed Him in their time of need.
God wants to build your understanding of Him until your faith is sufficient to trust and obey Him in each situation (Mark 9:23-25). The moment you turn to Him with a genuine commitment to rid yourself of doubts, God will much your doubts with revelation of Himself that can convince you of His faithfulness. When Thomas doubted, Jesus revealed Himself to him in such a way that every doubts vanished (John 29:27). You can only resolve your lack of faith in God"s presence. He must reveal Himself in such a way that any doubts you might have is removed. Jesus did this with His disciple. He involved them in a consistent, growing relationship with Himself. Jesus took them through teaching, to small miracles, to large miracles, and to the resurrection. Jesus knew that the redemption of the world rested on His disciple's believing Him. What does God want us to do in the lives of those around you that waits upon your trust in Him and removal of your doubts.
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