God welcomes us even in our uncertainty. • When Doubt Pulls You Under, Jesus Reaches Out Matthew 14:27 (ESV) 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Matthew 14:28 (ESV) 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Matthew 14:29 (ESV) 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. Matthew 14:30 (ESV) 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Doubt- (distazō) divided thinking or hesitation. “Faith is never without some mixture of weakness and doubt; it is never so pure in this life as to be free from imperfection.” - John Calvin Matthew 14:31–32 (ESV) 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:32 (ESV) 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Doubt arises when bold faith listens to the whispers of uncertainty • Jesus Listens to the Honest Cries of the Doubter Mark 9:20–22 (ESV) 20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. 21 And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. 22 And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” Mark 9:23 (ESV) 23 And Jesus said to him, “ ‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:24 (ESV) 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” • Disciple Your Doubt Discipleship- is the intentional process of bringing every part of our lives under the authority of Jesus so that we are transformed by His truth and learn to help others follow Him. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, Psalm 42:5 (ESV) 5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation Doubt can either paralyze us or draw us closer to Jesus