Hopeful One Day, Doubtful the Next

This is our B moment. Our moment to be still…to be fed by the Word of God…to be grateful.

Scripture reference: Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Today, I am thinking about how we can be hopeful one day and doubtful the next.

We’re finally wrapping up our series on Elijah, a great prophet and man of God. As a recap, we’ve talked about how Elijah assured a widow who was ready to die that God wanted her to have a tomorrow and that the Lord himself would provide for her tomorrow.

Elijah then went on to have a “drop the mic” moment when he proved to the Israelites that there is only one God Almighty. We also talked about how Elijah was a master at proclaiming what he heard from God instead of what he saw in that moment. He proclaimed that a mighty rainstorm would come even when there was not a dark cloud in the sky.

Yet this same Elijah, this hopeful man of God, eventually became tired and weary. After a long walk through the desert, he sat down under a tree and prayed that he might die. Those same inspiring words that he gave to the widow, he couldn’t offer himself. He simply told the Lord that he had had enough.

Sometimes, when feelings of doubt come upon us, we have the wisdom and foresight to draw near to God. When we don’t, He draws near to us instead. After his request to God, Elijah fell asleep, and God immediately sent one of his angels to feed and comfort him.

As you put your doubts in God’s hands today, remember these words: “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Please share this reflection as others desire to be inspired.

So today, you know the place to drop off your doubt.