How can we strengthen our faith when tempted to doubt God's provision? Seeing the Pattern in Psalm 78:19 “They spoke against God, saying, ‘Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?’” (Psalm 78:19) • Israel had just watched the Red Sea split, yet one hunger pang made them wonder if the God who rescued them could feed them. • Doubt often shows up right after clear evidence of God’s care. Recognizing that pattern helps us resist it. Remember What God Has Already Done • Psalm 77:11—“I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” • Lamentations 3:21-23—rehearse His mercies that “are new every morning.” Practical tip: keep a running list of answered prayers and providential “coincidences.” Read it when worry whispers, “But what about this time?” Feed Your Faith With Scripture • Romans 10:17—“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” • Set out “daily bread” portions: one Psalm, one Gospel paragraph, one promise. • Post verses where doubts usually strike—on a fridge, dashboard, or phone lock screen. Speak Gratitude Out Loud • Philippians 4:6—“In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” • 1 Thessalonians 5:18—“Give thanks in every circumstance.” Gratitude shifts our inner conversation from “Can God?” to “God has, God will.” Ask Only for Today’s Manna • Matthew 6:11—“Give us this day our daily bread.” • Exodus 16 shows God giving just enough for twenty-four hours. He still does. Practical tip: limit outlook to today’s needs; leave tomorrow on God’s calendar. Rest in Christ’s Completed Work • Romans 8:32—“He who did not spare His own Son… how will He not also… freely give us all things?” If God has already met our greatest need at the cross, lesser needs are easy for Him. Obey While You Wait • James 1:6 warns against wavering. • Hebrews 11:8 highlights Abraham’s forward motion. Act on the light you have; obedience often unlocks the provision you haven’t seen yet. Putting It All Together 1. Catch the doubt early—name it like Israel’s question in Psalm 78:19. 2. Run through your personal “faith history.” 3. Read, hear, and speak Scripture until faith feels heavier than fear. 4. Thank God for specific past provisions. 5. Trust Him for today’s needs, not tomorrow’s guesses. 6. Keep moving in simple, practical obedience. As these habits accumulate, the question shifts from “Can God prepare a table?” to confident expectation: “Watch how He spreads the feast, even in the wilderness.” |
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