Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have Believed. These were the words of Jesus to Thomas in John 20 vs 27. While on the contrary, God purposely performed a “sign” for the Israelites to believe because He knew they won’t believe except they saw a sign.
Let’s be real: we all get into that headspace where we’re asking God for a sign, totally forgetting all the times He’s already come through. I’ll be correct to say sometimes our “faith” is just for show, deep down we’re low-key doubting and waiting for a signal.
A few days ago, I had a very important meeting and to be honest this was a meeting I’d been expecting a positive response on. I knew God had my back, but the intrusive thoughts won’t leave my mind – they were hitting hard. Yes, at the edge of you leveling up, the enemy wages war in the mind steering up doubt, anxiety, stress etc. Well, he whispered ‘why don’t you ask for a sign’ and I responded with the Word of God by speaking life to the situation and started vibing to thanksgiving songs, which soothed me and quenched the anxiety within.
I knew asking for a sign meant disbelief and it was also a way of me telling God I wasn’t sure if He could sort me out – the Word was enough for me. Not that asking for a sign is all that bad, absolutely not, but I see it as me telling God, your little girl is growing and maturing. Together, we can hold on to your Word alone, plus, this comes with a blessing (blessed be those who have not seen yet have believed). The meeting exceeded my expectations, it was successful. God really moved (Alleluia 🙌)
There are other times, the pressure for a sign hits hardest in the area of healing or breakthrough. However it may be, holding on to your faith and His Word without giving in, is really the key. Even Jesus longed for the voice of the Father whilst he was on the cross and when he didn’t get it, he didn’t back out.
Whether God responds with a sign or not, it doesn’t make Him less of who He is …..GOD!. So, you don’t have to wait for a sign before you believe, Just Believe and take that step!
Action Point
1) Start believing and take that step with or without a sign.
Prayer:
Father, I choose to believe your promise(s) with or without a sign in Jesus name.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
Very powerful message 👏
Thank you