What Makes Us Doubt God?

Photo by Ana Municio on Unsplash

And why we can trust Him in those doubts

Have you ever doubted God? Have you ever asked Him why He’s allowed something to happen? Or why He didn’t stop something? Have you ever been tempted to argue with God?

In the Bible, we learn of a man, Job, who suffered staggering losses — he lost his children, his animals, his home, his health. Left to mourn on a pile of ashes, he calls out to God. He questions Him.

How did God answer Job? With questions of His own.

Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:

“Who is this that obscures my plans
with words without knowledge?
Brace yourself like a man;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.

Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?
Tell me, if you understand.

(Job 38: 1–4 NIV)

In response to Job’s questions, God confronts him with questions that highlight the extreme difference between God and His creation.

In parenting terms, God is saying My house, My rules.

I’ve said this myself when my children were young. I’ve said it when they questioned why they had to go to bed at a certain hour or why they couldn’t have friends over when I wasn’t home. I’ve said it when they wanted their tongue pierced and when they wanted a flying squirrel as a pet.

Their arguments and questions didn’t get them far. Mom had the final say. And whether they understood my reasoning or not, they had to live with it. Like it or not, they had to accept it.

I am Mom. My house, my rules.

But I am not infallible. I do make mistakes. My reasons aren’t always sound.

But God’s are. I can trust His house, His rules because of three reasons:

1. He is omnipotent

God is all-powerful. He has unlimited power and can do anything.

2. He is omniscient

God is all-knowing. He knows everything.

3. He is omnipresent

God is everywhere. He is present everywhere at the same time.

As Christians, we may still have questions and doubts. God has broad shoulders and can handle these.

But if we truly grasp the omni-ness of God our doubts can give way to trust. Although we may not understand, we can trust in the One Who does.

You may also like Is There Something You Haven't Asked God For?

Related