Today, we explored the reality of doubt in the life of faith, drawing from the story of Habakkuk—a prophet who dared to bring his deepest questions and frustrations directly to God. Habakkuk lived through a time of spiritual revival under King Josiah, only to see everything unravel under the wicked reign of Jehoiakim. Surrounded by political chaos and spiritual decline, Habakkuk’s heart was broken as he watched his people turn from God and face the threat of destruction from brutal foreign powers. In his confusion and pain, he did not turn away from God, but instead turned toward Him, voicing his honest doubts and asking, “Why?”

God’s response to Habakkuk was not what he expected. Instead of promising immediate rescue or revival, God revealed that He was already at work in ways Habakkuk could not understand—even using the Babylonians, a ruthless nation, as part of His plan. This answer only deepened Habakkuk’s confusion, showing us that sometimes, even when God answers, it doesn’t resolve all our questions. The story invites us to wrestle honestly with our doubts, recognizing that doubt is not the enemy of faith, but can be a catalyst for deeper trust and a more personal relationship with God.

We also reflected on the story of Thomas, the disciple who doubted, and how his journey led him to a faith that was truly his own. Doubt, rather than being a sign of spiritual weakness, can be the soil in which authentic faith grows. The key is not to run from our questions, but to bring them to Jesus, who meets us with patience and love.

Ultimately, what we need most in seasons of doubt is not answers, but God’s presence. Answers may not heal our pain or restore what we’ve lost, but the assurance that God is with us—steadfast, loving, and unafraid of our questions—gives us the courage to hold on. Faith is not about having everything figured out; it’s about trusting the One who holds us, even when nothing makes sense. In the space between our questions and God’s answers, we find that His presence is enough.

Chapters
[00:00 ] - Welcome
[01:00 ] - Introduction: Life-Changing Encounters
[03:55 ] - Wrestling with Doubt and Asking “Why?”
[06:00 ] - Context: The World of Habakkuk
[07:43 ] - Josiah’s Revival and Judah’s Decline
[09:09 ] - The Spiritual and Political Crisis
[12:17 ] - Habakkuk’s Honest Questions
[13:56 ] - Personal Story: A Father’s Pain and Doubt
[16:33 ] - God’s Surprising Answer
[18:31 ] - God at Work in Unexpected Ways
[20:13 ] - The Babylonians: God’s Unimaginable Plan
[22:27 ] - Habakkuk’s Confusion and Struggle
[24:14 ] - Doubt as a Pathway to Deeper Faith
[27:04 ] - Thomas: From Doubt to Devotion
[30:51 ] - Faith in the Midst of Unanswered Questions
[32:52 ] - The Limits of Answers and the Need for God
[35:53 ] - Holding On When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
[38:22 ] - Waiting and Watching in the Silence
[39:12 ] - Presence Over Answers
[40:44 ] - Spoken Word: “A Shadow of a Doubt”
[46:46 ] - God’s Love in Our Doubt and Closing PrayerWelcome, EVC!