Calling the doubting
by Annie Duarte
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When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted (Matthew 28:17).
Read Matthew 28:16–20
After everything they had been through, three years of shared life and ministry with Jesus, some of the 11 disciples still doubted. After years of miracles, healing, teaching, and hours spent in prayer together, they still succumbed to doubting Jesus. But despite these doubts, the Scripture says that they worshipped Jesus upon seeing him. They worshipped even though they doubted. What’s more, they were still commissioned to jump-start the greatest task in human history! These were the men tasked with building the church. They were charged with taking the gospel to the ends of the earth. And still, they doubted.
The beautiful thing about Jesus is that he knew they doubted, yet he still commissioned them. Nothing comes as a surprise to Jesus. He knows the masks we wear and the doubts and fears we hide in our hearts. But as believers and members of the body of Christ, he still calls and commissions us to make disciples of all nations, just as he called and commissioned the disciples so long ago. God has an amazing history of calling unlikely heroes from humble beginnings – from the beginning of the Bible and even into our present time.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by Jesus’ commission to go and make disciples? You may even disqualify yourself when you consider your inadequacies. Praise God that he sees everything. He knows everything about you and still calls you to great things for the sake of his name. So bring your doubts and worship him anyway. He promises that his grace is sufficient. Bring your doubts and receive his calling and commission – his purpose for your life. He isn’t bothered by your brokenness. He is honoured by your obedience and perseverance despite your doubts.
Jesus, thank you for equipping me to do what you have called me to do. I trust you and your intimate knowledge of my gifts, skills and capacities. Amen.
Annie Duarte is a wife, mum, worship leader and preschool Bible teacher. She and her husband serve in ministry together in the United States. Annie loves seeing God’s word come alive to people of all ages.
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