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And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief. Matthew 13:58
D.L. MOODY
Unbelief is as much an enemy to the Christian as it is to the unconverted. It will keep back the blessing now as much as it did in the days of Christ. We read that in one place Christ could not do many mighty works because of unbelief. If Christ could not do this, how can we expect to accomplish anything if the people of God dare unbelieving? I contend that God’s children are alone able to hinder God’s work. Infidels, atheists, and skeptics cannot do it. Where there is union, strong faith, and expectation among Christians, a mighty work is always done.
ERWIN LUTZER
Today we say, “To see is to believe,” but in the Bible, the opposite is sometimes necessary: “To believe is to see.” For example, David would have despaired but he said, “I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!” (Psalm 27:13). It was faith that caused the psalmist to see the blessing of God despite the circumstances around him. And remember the words of Christ to Mary and Martha at the grave of Lazarus, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” (John 11:40). Believing came before seeing.
Of course, we are not speaking about blind faith, this is faith based on God and His Word. Without faith, we are not able to please God and we forfeit experiencing His power in impossible circumstances. To paraphrase Charles H. Spurgeon, a great preacher in London who met with Moody when he visited England, is known to have said, “A little bit of faith will take your soul to heaven, but a great deal of faith will bring heaven to your soul.”
Let me quote it again, “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6).
PRAYER
Father, increase my faith. I repent of my unbelief.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What do you think is the difference between doubt and unbelief?
How might unbelief affect your walk with God?