Have you ever wondered how the people of Jerusalem went from “Hosanna” to “Crucify Him” in one week? But the truth is, human emotions are fickle things. Especially when expectations are dashed. Let’s look at that today, and more importantly, how our own expectations being dashed can cause us to be in similar situations of feeling doubt and betrayal.
Psalms 13:1-6 – Doubting God’s Presence
Do you feel God’s presence when you are going through trying things? If not, you’re not alone! The scripture is full of people who didn’t. And that’s okay. So, what do we do about it when we doubt God’s presence? Let’s dive in and explore that today.
Genesis 15:1-5 – Struggling with Doubt
Doubt itself isn’t bad. We’ve already discussed that. But note that when we doubt, we must struggle with it. We must use it to seek, to search, to explore who God really is. What is God REALLY saying? Where is God and what does he expect of us from that location? Let’s look at this kind of tension and the life of Abram and Sarai. Even God declares that we should come and reason together… So, come. Let’s look at these things with open, honest eyes.
James 1:5-8 – Embracing our Doubt
Doubt is part of the human experience, even for those of us who believe in Christ. Do you have doubts in life? In faith? In things that God promises? Yes, that’s normal. As we dive into this, let’s open our hearts to the fact that this is part of deepening our faith, not weakening it.
Jerimiah 29:11-13 – God’s Perfect Plan
Today we are looking at the fact that God has a perfect plan for us. Our lives may not go perfectly — because we keep trying to take control. But even then, God takes what we’ve done to work it — again — to make it perfect for us right from where we are. His plans, even in the middle of our valley moments, are ultimately for our benefit. His ultimate goal is to restore, redeem and bless his people. Come explore this with us today!
