Many times our often repeated phrases of speech can be very revealing. Our words tend to define us, determine what’s in our hearts, and, to a large degree, direct our lives. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof” (Proverbs 18:21). We must guard our mouth as well as our hearts. I occasionally need to stop and remind myself of that scriptural principle, ask God to forgive me, and set a guard over my mouth.

A phrase that I find interesting is the response of some people in answering or making a statement with the response, “No doubt”. Are they expressing a sense of bravado or confident assurance? Perhaps we need to use that phrase more often, and mean it, as we express confident assurance in God. God is faithful – no doubt. No doubt He’ll see you through life as you fully trust Him.

Recently my wife shared an acronym using the word PRAYER – Pressing in Reaching up Aligning our spirit Yielding our lives Expecting God to answer Relying in faith on him. God is a prayer answering God – NO DOUBT! (Matthew 17:20)

Consider the three Hebrew children (I don’t know why they are called “children”). No doubt they were young men in their 20’s or 30’s. A decree was made that anyone who would not bow and worship the golden image of the king that was setup on the vast plain of Dura in Babylon would be bound and cast alive into a burning furnace. When the three Hebrew young men refused to bow in worship to anyone or anything but Jehovah, they replied, “Our God is able to deliver us. But if he chooses not to, be it known that we will only worship the one true and living God!” The king became angry and ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter. The three Hebrews were thrown into the blazing furnace. When the king looked in he saw the three Hebrews walking around in the furnace unharmed. He was astonished to see a fourth figure who “looked like the Son of God”. (Daniel 3) Notice that the three Hebrew men had no doubt. “Our God is able to deliver us.” No doubt.

When David faced the giant Goliath he said, “No doubt, Giant, God will deliver you into my hand and I’ll feed your flesh to the birds for defying the living God.” (I Samuel 17 - paraphrased) David had already won the victory before he put the first stone into his sling. – no doubt.

When the disciples and Jesus started across the Sea of Galilee in a little boat, Jesus laid his head on a pillow and went to sleep. A tremendous storm blew up and the boat started to take on water. In fear the disciples shook Jesus awake. “Master, don’t you care that we might perish?” Jesus replied, “Why is it that you have no faith?” He then rebuked the wind and the lake became as smooth as glass. (Mark 4:35; Matthew 8:18)

On another occasion the disciples started across the lake at Jesus’ command. The wind “was contrary”, they were making no headway. At the darkest hour of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the water. Thinking he was a ghost, the disciples screamed out in fear. Jesus said, “Fear not, be of good cheer it is I.” What does the Lord look for? Faith. When Peter requested that he be allowed to come to Jesus, I imagine that Jesus smiled and said, “Come on.” Peter got out of the boat and started to walk on the water towards Jesus. When Peter took his eyes off of Jesus and put them on the storm, he began to sink. He cried, “Jesus save me!” Jesus grabbed Peter and said, “O you of little faith. Why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:26-33) When you keep your eyes on Jesus, no doubt, all things are possible!

The Apostle Paul was a persuaded man. He had confidence that God would see him through. Just as Vice President Cheney’s favorite expression seems to be “If you will.” The Apostle Paul’s favorite expression seemed to be “I am persuaded.”

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).

“I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (II Timothy 1:12).

Is “No doubt” a part of your vocabulary and life? Put your faith in the One who never fails. As you commit your life totally to the Lord Jesus Christ, there is NO DOUBT.