FAITH CAPSULE: Asking from God without doubt is a pointer to the center of God’s divine assignment.
Exodus 3
God’s direction is His command. In His direction there is a way where there is no way. God’s direction is certain to deliver when there is full obedience to His direction. In His direction doubt will lead to self-denial, misdirection, fear will rise, and faith will sink. God’s calling is His direction. When He calls you, he will back you up and not fail. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 buttressed, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.”
So, why is it that doubt is interfering man’s journey of life when God’s direction never fails? Doubt is the center of fear provoking disobedience to God’s direction. Asking without doubting God’s command is the way not to become a victim of self-destruction. Knowing God instead of knowing about God is asking in faith for His direction regardless of any challenge. With full assurance, Jesus promised in Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you.” Often, instead of asking as promised in the word of Jesus, man turns to fear; complaint or giving excuses to God. Does that sound like you?
When it was time for God to make a way out of bondage for the Israelites, He called Moses. Calling of God was challenging for Moses, but he repeatedly asked for God’s direction without complaint or doubt. God called Moses, “…I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” (Exodus 3:10) Moses responded to God’s calling, “…Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11) Moses’ asking was not to doubt God but getting elaboration that furthered God’s direction in his life. God responded to Moses, “…I will certainly be with you. And this shall be a sign to you that I have sent you…” (Exodus 3:12) When God calls you, He is certain to back you up unfailingly.
In life, there is no reason to stop asking from God prayerfully in faith and not in doubt. Moses also asked prayerfully in faith as stated in Exodus 33:13 “Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. And consider that this nation is Your people.” Asking from God was a pointer for Moses’ journey as commanded by God. Fear for God awesomeness is asking without doubt and honoring Him. God is not a wicked God but a good caring God. Moses asked prayerfully, and God answered him, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) Ask Him and hold onto His answer which is set to manifest.
Prayer for today: Ask God for the grace to be asking and hearing when He speaks unfailing direction to you.