FAITH CAPSULE: A doubt is a character that will deny one the help of God.

Philippians 4

Jesus in the life of the acclaimed believer is what makes the difference that counts.
A doubt is a character that will deny one the help of God.
With doubt in the heart of man, a troubling challenge will reposition man out of the presence of God.
With a heart that is occupied by troubling challenges, having joy that places man in the presence of God is not possible.
David talked about joy and the presence of God, “…in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand are pleasures for evermore.” (Psalm 16:11)
Paul emphasized the importance of rejoicing despite the troubling challenges of his life.
Paul encouraged the need to be in joy, stating, “…my brethren, rejoice in the Lord…” (Philippians 3:1)
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Joy and rejoicing do not have a substitute before God.
Having joy and rejoicing is a continual engagement that retains the presence of God.
Jesus questioned in Luke 24:38, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?
With doubt, one becomes shattered in the heart as troubling challenges gather to occupy the heart.
Jesus encouraged all, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. (John 14:1)
Believing in God should not allow a troubled mind.
Having joy is a choice.
For a true believer who lives by the word of God, it should not make a mind a room with no joy.
Word of God promised, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” (Psalm 34:19)
Do not be troubled because of affliction.
Today, pray against the troubler of the heart; ask that trouble shall cease and expectation of heart shall not perish.
Believe that Jesus is here as stated in John 10:10,“…I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
Jesus is here to give life abundantly.
Do you doubt His word?
It is doubt that denies man from receiving the promise of God.
Jesus said, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? (Luke 24:38)
With doubt, the belief of man becomes shattered in the heart.
Jesus encouraged all, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. (John 14:1)
Faith is what pleases God.
Trusting and hoping in God is rooted in keeping focus on the word of God. In the face of your troubling challenge, meditate prayerfully before God.
Jesus encourages all to ask, seek, and knock.
Regardless of troubling challenges, one must stay positive and be encouraged in the Lord.
Above all, know that life is about today, not yesterday.
Truly, focus only on Jesus, not on man, not on prophe-liars or apostate-deceivers.  

Prayer for today: Ask for the grace of God to uphold you against the troubler of heart.