Title: Confidence Out of Doubt (12)
Series: Weakness Is Your Greatest Strength
Author: Eddie Snipes
Text: Matthew 26:27, Ezekiel 29:12
You may have heard that fear and doubt are sins. This is completely false. It is only when these two cause our hearts to abandon God's purpose that they become problems. God never condemns doubt. It is disbelief that falls into sin. Disbelief is when we allow fear to dictate our decisions. Disbelief is when we trust our doubts over God, and choose to allow our flesh to be our confidence instead of trusting in God's promise.
Even Jesus expressed doubts during His darkest hour. In Matthew 26:39-44 we see the perfect example for handling fear. Jesus faced the coming crucifixion. For His entire ministry, Jesus foretold of this hour and made it clear that this was His purpose. Yet when the time came, He prayed, "Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me."
The cup was explained in Matthew 26:27. It's His crucifixion on the cross. This is where Jesus brought in the New Covenant where His blood gave us the remission of sins. The word 'remission' means to be released from bondage or imprisonment by removing the penalty.
Jesus was about to face the torment of the cross, where His blood would be shed for sin to purchase our freedom.
When that hour came, even though Jesus knew this was His purpose, He had to endure doubt. This was also necessary because the Bible says that Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet without sin.1
When faced with doubt about the future, He prayed to escape His fate, yet Jesus always said, "But not My will, but Yours." As He submitted to obedience, Luke 22:43 gives an interesting additional bit of information, "An angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him."
Even after receiving new strength, Jesus prayed more earnestly the same things. As He wrestled with His flesh, He was also growing stronger in ...
Series: Weakness Is Your Greatest Strength
Author: Eddie Snipes
Text: Matthew 26:27, Ezekiel 29:12
You may have heard that fear and doubt are sins. This is completely false. It is only when these two cause our hearts to abandon God's purpose that they become problems. God never condemns doubt. It is disbelief that falls into sin. Disbelief is when we allow fear to dictate our decisions. Disbelief is when we trust our doubts over God, and choose to allow our flesh to be our confidence instead of trusting in God's promise.
Even Jesus expressed doubts during His darkest hour. In Matthew 26:39-44 we see the perfect example for handling fear. Jesus faced the coming crucifixion. For His entire ministry, Jesus foretold of this hour and made it clear that this was His purpose. Yet when the time came, He prayed, "Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me."
The cup was explained in Matthew 26:27. It's His crucifixion on the cross. This is where Jesus brought in the New Covenant where His blood gave us the remission of sins. The word 'remission' means to be released from bondage or imprisonment by removing the penalty.
Jesus was about to face the torment of the cross, where His blood would be shed for sin to purchase our freedom.
When that hour came, even though Jesus knew this was His purpose, He had to endure doubt. This was also necessary because the Bible says that Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet without sin.1
When faced with doubt about the future, He prayed to escape His fate, yet Jesus always said, "But not My will, but Yours." As He submitted to obedience, Luke 22:43 gives an interesting additional bit of information, "An angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him."
Even after receiving new strength, Jesus prayed more earnestly the same things. As He wrestled with His flesh, He was also growing stronger in ...
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