Daily Devotions
Even Strong Believers Can Struggle With Their Faith
Reading for June 7th: Job 21-23
"Oh, that I knew where I might find him,
that I might come even to his seat!"
Job 23:3
One reason why people are drawn to the book of Job is because we see a righteous man who is openly struggling with his faith.
When tragedy strikes and you start to question God or you feel your faith in God become a little weak, it's discouraging. You naturally think there's something wrong with you. You think that a strong Christian wouldn't have those kinds of doubts. You feel a strong Christian would just trust in God and gracefully endure the pain.
Job demonstrates that it is possible for a strong believer in God to have serious doubts and questions about God. He never forsook God. He maintained his integrity. But he struggled. There's no question that Job's faith was shaken by his trials.
Father, be patient with us as we go through the storms of life with doubts and questions about you.
