A Reflection On Unbelief

When I feel myself resisting God

We tend to think of unbelief as the result of intellectual stumbling blocks to the gospel, or philosophical objections, or a lack of evidence and authentic miracles. But these things are usually cited by unbelievers simply as a covering for deeper issues. The real issue of unbelief is the inclination of the human heart. It wants to remain enthroned. It cannot accept a savior without denying its own ability to save.

Watch for this tendency in your own heart. Often we assent to Jesus mentally but resist Him deep within. Have you known this struggle? It’s subtle, but human nature often is. We come across as enthusiastic believers, but the unbelief deep inside wants to put up a good fight. It wants to retain the right to a little bit of sin, to maintain a little autonomy. We often really want only a partial submission to our Creator. Let the Holy Spirit search—and transform—the deep places of your heart. Let Jesus complete His miracle in you.

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm.

Hebrews 10:23