"WHEN PETER WAS COME ... HE WALKED ON THE WATER." But when he took his eyes off the Master, he began to sink. Our Lord rebuked him for doubting. This reproof was addressed to Peter; but to whom is it not applicable? Which of us has not doubted? Who considers doubting as not sinful? But it is so. Are not our doubts the offspring of unbelief? Do they not deny the love, constancy, and faithfulness of our Redeemer? Could He speak plainer than He has in His word? Could He have done more to lay a firm foundation for our eternal security, peace, and joy? Has He not promised to receive, pardon, and bless every coming sinner? Has He not given us instances in which He proves His care, fulfils His word, and answers the prayers of His people, in the record of His word? Has He not spoken? Is He not worthy of our confidence? Has He ever deceived us? Or trifled with an immortal soul? Is He not the unchangeable God? Then "wherefore didst thou doubt?" Make no excuses but at once acknowledge that your doubting is sinful, and seek grace to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and to trust Him fully at all times. Doubts weaken the soul, exhaust the spirit, and hinder cheerful obedience. Away with faithless doubts!

For Meditation:
Within are fears, without a storm,
And foes are round about;
But Jesus will His word perform,
Then wherefore dost thou doubt?