In order to exercise true faith, I must understand and BELIEVE that God is with me. One of the fundamental mishaps that many Christians have is that they carry the relationships they have with other people into their relationship with God; That is a BIG MISTAKE!
There is no room in your "closet" for anyone or anything else but you and God. We need more time with God and less time with people. Newsflash: "There is absolutely nothing wrong with being by yourself!"
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Thomas looking for "proof" Jesus was pierced in his side
The next level in God leads to "isolation" (We must run to God versus running away from God. It is His expectation that we will change or "morph" into radical Believers!). (John 20:24-29) begs the question, "Can you believe when you cannot see?" This is where too many Christians break down. They use their EYES more than their EARS!
Faith comes by hearing (using your ears) and hearing (the ability to hear God) comes by (hearing) the "Word of God." [Romans 10:17 -Emphasis mine.] When faced with hardships, trials and tribulations, the Believer must always ask the question, 'What does God say about this situation in His WORD? Two keys words for any Believer are, "DON'T PANIC!"
An increase in faith is directly correlated to a decrease in your need for "evidence" in order to believe!
Doubting is not evidence of disloyalty. On the contrary: (--> = "leads to"):
doubting --> questions --> answers -->Christ!
We must leave the place of doubt before we can move to the place of belief. What we "think" about, we "empower." Meditate on God's Word for guaranteed results of faith, power and authority in your life as a Believer! Selah!
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