Doubt is normal . . . but be reassured!

 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand…. I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am who I am.”  ( John 13:7,19)

After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken. (John 2:22)

Doubt is normal . . . but be reassured! Jesus attempted to explain what would happen to Him concerning His death, burial and resurrection. Yet even for those walking closely with for over three years, it was hard to grasp! Except for Judas however, we now know that His closest followers and many others would go to their very own death professing and proclaiming Christ as Lord and Savior! All the apostles but John would experience martyrdom because of their faith.

Yes, doubt is normal . . . but be reassured! Our walk by faith is not an easy walk. It is a progressive walk met with challenges, celebrations, trips, victories, falls, and periods of doubt and growth spurts. It is why Jesus sent His Spirit to comfort us, console us, equip us and correct us. (John 14:16-17) It is also why we fellowship, or gather with like believers in worship, in prayer, in conversation and in partnership. 

We cannot continue this walk alone. With the Spirit's help and guidance, and like believers to encourage and disciple us, we can and will grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. (2 Peter 3:18) 

Yes, doubt is normal . . . but be reassured! 

He lives!!!