by Pastor Wendall Ward
“Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalms 30:4-5).
Doubt and Faith Collide in the In-between
Faith is often tested in the uncertain in-between times. We find ourselves in the spaces where the promise has been given, but manifestation seems distant or out of sight. Much like the disciples, who found themselves in the suffocating silence of Jesus’ apparent death. They were wrestling with their grief and dashed hopes. We too are called to trust when clarity is absent and the outcome is unknown. The “in-between” is where doubt and faith collide. Yet it is also where God does some of His deepest work in our hearts. He is teaching us to rely not on what we see or feel, but on His unchanging character and promises.
Worship and Wait Expectantly
In these moments, we remember that faith is not passive; it is an active, steadfast confidence that God is at work. We trust Him even when circumstances seem bleak. As we hold on during our own periods of uncertainty, let us encourage one another to worship and wait expectantly for the morning when joy breaks through. For the same God who brought resurrection after death is faithful to bring new life and hope in our in-between seasons.
Remember we are still blessed in the middle of the storm. Praise God for His faithfulness and for the victory! Here is a song to help you worship through the in between.