Doubt
John 20:25
“Suddenly doubt has been sowed in his heart; suddenly everything is uncertain.”
—TEMPTATION
Christians do not always live in a state of certainty regarding their faith. The fact that we change and grow in our understanding of God means that previous certainties will need to be replaced by new ones. It is not only change, however, but also unexpected events or disappointments that can shake our certainties and lead to doubt. Doubt itself need not be unproductive, for it can be the intermediate step to new certainties.
Meditation Doubts which are embraced as being the final word are dangerous, while doubts which are seen to be an intermediate step can lead us forward.
What is your prayer thought for today’s lesson?