Genesis 31:17-32:12, Matthew 10:24-11:6, Psalms 13:1-6, Proverbs 3:16-18
What God said to me – You’ve heard the saying “to err is human, to forgive divine.” I want you to also know that to doubt is human too, so don’t get down on yourself if you have occasional doubts. My cousin, John the Baptist, had doubts when he was at a low point – after faithfully preaching for so long and calling for people to repent because My kingdom was at hand, he was imprisoned and sent his disciples to ask Me if I was really the one. I didn’t berate him for his question – I responded with scripture from the prophet Isaiah, “the blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.” I knew this would comfort him because he knew My word. Isaiah also said, “Say to those with anxious hearts, take courage, fear not. Behold your God will come with vengeance; the recompense of God will come, but He will save you.” So, when you have doubts or are afraid or disappointed by your circumstances or unanswered prayers, don’t get down but turn to My word and let Me minister to you and fill you with My peace that passes understanding – then you minister in the same way to others who are discouraged or doubting.