Wherefore Didst Thou Doubt?
“O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” Matt. xiv, 31. SIMPLE faith takes God at his word, and expects him to do as he has said. It always gives God credit for sincerity and truthfulness. So that the simple believer is not so much troubled with doubts and fears as many others. But to many, very many, may this question be put. “Wherefore didst thou doubt?” Sinner! why do you doubt the Saviour’s power; he has saved millions of as great sinners as thou art? Why dost thou doubt the Saviour’s willingness; he never did refuse to save one who came to him! You have his own most precious word for your encouragement, “I will in no wise cast out.” Christian! why do you doubt your Saviour’s care or kindness? Can there be any justifiable cause? Not any. He cares for you as the object of his eternal love, as the purchase of his precious blood, as the gift of his beloved Father, as a member of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. No monarch was ever so careful of the costly jewels of his crown, as Jesus is of thee. No husband was ever so careful over his tenderly beloved bride, as Jesus is of thee. His kindness to thee is loving-kindness; as if kindness were steeped in love, or love were clothed with kindness. No single word would express the tender love of God to thee, and therefore he uses a compound word to do it. Wherefore dost thou doubt? Did thy Saviour ever give thee any reason—has his conduct any time furnished thee with an occasion? Never! Then trust him, confide in him, look to him, and always expect from him. He is faithful who hath promised. Encourage confidence in him, commit thy all to him, leave thy all with him, and so you will honor him. Trust in him at all times, and fear not. “Jesus said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” Matt. viii, 26.