Power of a Definite Maybe

Key Scripture:  “Only it must be in faith that he asks, with no wavering-no hesitating, no doubting. For the one who wavers (hesitates, doubts) is like the billowing surge out at sea, that is blown hither and thither and tossed by the wind…(For being as he is) a man of two minds-hesitating, dubious, irresolute- (he is) unstable, and unreliable and uncertain about everything he (thinks, feels, decides.)  James 1:5-8, Amplified Bible

Power Point:

Okay, I can’t get off the word “maybe”. Really good Christians can get really messed up by not understanding that when they say “maybe” to God it is the epitome of double-mindedness.  You wouldn't think of saying "no" but you're not comfortable with "yes". The word for “double-minded” in the Greek means hesitate, doubt and question. Ever been there?

The thing is if we only look at God, we can have great faith. It’s when we start to look at ourselves or our situation the power of God for us becomes “iffy”. That’s when Satan jumps in with both feet to cause you to doubt in your heart, and hesitate on moving forward in faith.

Remember Eve? His famous words to her, “Did God really say that?” led to a deep downhill plunge for all of us.

In Hebrews 11:6 the author says, “Whoever would come near to God must believe that He is and He will reward your faith.”  In James it says, “It must be in faith that you ask.” Must is not maybe.

Often when we are praying for healing for people, the first question we ask is, “What do you think God wants to do for you?”  Very often the reply is, “Well I know He can heal me.”  Beloved that’s not faith. Of course He can. Do you believe that He will? What we are really saying is, “Well, if He wants to He can.” In other words, maybe He will and maybe He won’t.

This might be a good time to sit back and ask Holy Spirit to show you the “maybes” in your life. As I’ve done that I’ve been pretty surprised at how my thinking had slipped in some areas from “must” to “maybe”. You know you are stuck on “maybe” when you try to explain away the truth of scripture, of what God has promised you. You know you are stuck on “maybe” when you don’t explore the options.  You know you are stuck on “maybe” when you don’t press forward-you stay “stuck” in today.

I’ve heard it said, “Faith stops at the question mark.” God doesn’t mind your questions-in fact He welcomes them. But He does mind when faith stops at the questions.

Power Thought:

If we must believe in order to receive, then God must respond in order for our faith to be rewarded. And that's definitely not a maybe.