And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Jude 22 (NLT)
Lord Jesus, that was, and sometimes is me! How many times have I quoted that dad’s cry to You: “I believe; help my unbelief (Mark 9:24)?” How many times have I wondered whether You would come through for me when I found myself in dire straits? How many times have I hold on by the proverbial skin of my teeth, hoping and waiting for Your promised deliverance, having more doubt rumbling in my belly than faith in my heart? And You not only always came through, but often sent someone in the way to be the lifter up of my head!
I want to be that person today. Open my eyes to those around me who are showing signs of wavering. We can often hide it well. I’ve perfected that art! It takes divine insight to see past the façade. Reveal to me where my sisters and brothers are and grant me the words to say, the embrace to give or just godly silence to sit in that will remind them that You see them, You love them, and You are there. I don’t want to be like Job’s friends and pontificate about their need to get right with You. Instead I want to be like You were with Mary and Martha when Lazarus died. I want to be with them, cry with them, and provide a word of encouragement to them. And I can only be that in You and through. Help me to be that person to Your glory. Amen.