Sometimes it can be easy to doubt God, especially when life gets difficult. Douglas was sure that God wanted him to go give some of his lunch to a new kid at school who didn’t seem to have anything to eat. Douglas thought that this new kid would be happy, but instead, he yelled at him and told him he didn’t need any help! That really shook Douglas’ confidence, not only in himself but also in what he thought God wanted him to do. But later, the new kid apologized, thanked Douglas for offering some of his lunch, and then asked if Douglas wanted to be his friend. God’s plan worked out after all! There are many times in the Bible when people doubted God, including a great example from the New Testament. Jesus told his disciples that he wanted to go to the other side of a large body of water, and then he went in the boat and slept. The wind and the waves picked up and the disciples thought that their boat was going to sink! They woke Jesus up and said, “don’t you care if we drown?!” But Jesus got up and told the sea to be still, and it obeyed. Jesus asked them, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” When God wants you to do something, you can be confident that He will see his plans fulfilled. God has always been there for his people, and He always will be.
“Confidence in God” Bible Verses:
- Mark 4:35-41 | Jesus Calms the Storm
- Proverbs 3:5-6 | “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
- Philippians 1:6 | God Will Finish What He Started
- Psalm 27:13 | “I remain confident of this…”
“Confidence in God” Family Time Questions:
• Have you ever doubted God?
• When is it most difficult to have confidence in God?
• What are some ways that we can increase our confidence in God?
• Is there anything that you can think of that you’re sure God wants you to do?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for your plan. Please help me to trust you and put my confidence in you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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