The Crisis of Belief

September 13, 2009

The word crisis came form a word that means ‘decision’.  The same Greek word is often translated “judgment”.

I am not talking about a crisis in your life – like that of an accident or death, but rather the “crisis of belief” – as in belief vs. unbelief. This is when you face a critical turning point or fork in life’s road which may demand a life changing decision.

As a child, we often played the game of “blind man’s bluff.” With a blindfold around my eyes, I nervously anticipated (crisis) to  trust (believe) completely on my “guide”. I blindly obeyed instructions (commands) such as “turn to the right and take four steps” or “back up two steps while tilting your head forward” and others! Eventually, by listening attentively and following instructions as given, I arrived safely at the destination.

However, if I chose not to totally trust my guide, modified the instructions or relied on my own instincts, I most likely would have been headed for disaster.

Are you tracking with me here?

For the believer in Jesus Christ, our crisis of belief concerning our future in Heaven has passed! The assurance of our salvation is the result of total trust and obedience – even when we are blindfolded.

Does this mean we will never have crisis-requiring decisions again in our faith-walk? NO!

Jesus even address that very issue in John 16:33. In our remaining years, we will experience crisis after crisis – seemingly as though blindfolded while filled with anticipation and fear of disaster. However, we can focus our eyes on Christ, trusting that His leading is for our best and the completion of His will for us.

How about you? How do you handle the crisis of belief?

Do you focus on your own intuitions or is your gaze and trust on Christ Jesus for guidance, resolution and assurance that you will reach His destination for you – eternal life in Heaven?

Claim it! Hebrews 11:6

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