Double-mindedness – in Focus, Belief, Source, and Will

James 1:6-8 says, “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord, he is a double-minded man , unstable in all his ways.”
In Focus – When we are focused on our problem, we are not focused on the solution or answer, which is in the Word of God. We are being carnal or flesh minded, not spirit or spiritually minded. Romans 8:5-7 says “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds (focus) on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God, for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.”
In Belief – We are either believing the Word of God, or we are believing something other than. And we cannot do both at the same time. We cannot think two opposing thoughts in the same time frame. If you are believing one, you are doubting or in unbelief of the other. And a double-minded man receives nothing from the Lord.
In Source -In an earlier article, First Choice or Back-up Plan, I asked the question: If you are sick, Is God your first choice, or your back-up Plan? And if He is your first choice, why do you have a back-up plan? If He is your back-up plan, it means you have trusted something or someone above God. You might say a double-Source or double-trusting person receives nothing from the Lord.
In Will – The big issue here is secondary gains. Maybe you like the special attention you receive from being sick, or being poor, or whatever other issue or condition you are facing. Maybe you are feeling very tired and weary of life in this fallen earth realm, and in your circumstances, Maybe you even fought the good fight of faith, won some battles, ministered well and want to move on to be with the Lord, There are many motives, frequently unconscious, for a double- minded will.
Solution – Search your mind and heart and identify those areas of double-minded conflict, correct them, presenting them to God and seeking HIS Will, plan, and provision for your life. STAND with God on His Will and on His Word. “And having done all, to STAND.” ( Ephesians 6:13.)
God bless!
Carole Robinson
A God Listener
02/20/2016