Because of Our Unbelief

"So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief." Heb 3:19

The author of Hebrews is writing to a Jewish audience and referring to their history of disobedience and unbelief that caused a generation to wander in the desert unable to enter the promised land. Even Moses who led them out of slavery in Egypt was unable to see the fruits of his own obedience because of their unbelief.

How often does our own unbelief causes us to miss God's blessings? I know I have suffered much self-inflicted pain and anxiety simply because I did not believe God. Whether, its finances or forgiveness, we all can call to mind a time of not being able to enjoy or experience the fullness of God's blessing because of our lack of trust in the Father.

John 3:36 says, Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." Because of our inherent sinfulness, God's wrath remains on all who do not trust that Jesus went to the cross and endured torture and death to remove the Father's wrath from the entire world. Many Christians, including me, believe this truth but fail to believe that God is faithful in his other promises such as forgiveness of past misdeeds or blessings around tithing, and healing. Why is it we can believe he died for our sins yet not believe his other promises? We must learn to believe all of his promises if we are going to have complete freedom, not only from His wrath but from the chains that have held us captive and kept us from our "promised land."

My prayer. Father we are often unwilling and unable to enter into the fullness of your blessings. Even as believers in Christ, we miss out on the fullness of your promises and joy. I pray today for your grace regarding our stubbornness and mistrust of you. As we pass through this life, may each one of us hear and receive the promises you made to all of us through your Word. Open our eyes and our ears to see and hear your words and please open our hearts to receive and believe what you have said. Thank you Father for loving us even when we stand outside of our promised land waiting, in unbelief. In Jesus Name I Pray, Amen!