Doubt Isn’t the Enemy of Faith
Doubt is not the opposite of faith—it can be the pathway to a deeper, more meaningful faith.
Human nature tells us we relate more to people who share our struggles than those who seem perfect. Just as we feel comforted when another parent admits their child throws tantrums, we find strange comfort in knowing others wrestle with doubts too.
Biblical Examples of Doubt
The Bible is full of doubters:
- Sarah and Abraham: “God, we’re too old to have a child!” (Genesis 17:17; 18:12)
- Israelites: “You did miracles before, but we don’t trust You now.” (Exodus 16:2-3)
- Gideon: “If You’re really with me, prove it one more time.” (Judges 6:36-40)
- John the Baptist: “Are You really the One?” (Matthew 11:2-3)
- Thomas: “I won’t believe unless I see it myself.” (John 20:24-29)
These stories remind us: doubting doesn’t make you bad—it makes you human.
My Favorite Example
One of the most powerful verses comes just before Jesus ascends into heaven:
“When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.”
(Matthew 28:16-17, NIV)
Think about that. These weren’t enemies or skeptics. They were disciples—the ones who walked with Jesus, heard His teaching, saw Him cast out demons, walk on water, and raise the dead. They were looking at the risen Savior in the flesh… but some doubted.
And what did Jesus do? He didn’t rebuke them. He didn’t replace them with “better” disciples. He loved them—and gave them the most important assignment of all: the Great Commission.
The Benefit of Doubt
Here’s the truth: doubt doesn’t disqualify you. It can deepen your faith, make you more compassionate, and help you walk alongside others who struggle.
The benefit of doubt is that it reminds us faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting God even when we don’t.
