At least one indication of unbelief is the tendency to measure life's challenges against our own adequacy instead of God's promises. To enter our Sabbath rest, we must put an end to self-reliance-trusting in our own abilities to overcome difficulties, rise above challenges, escape tragedies, or achieve personal greatness. We must cease striving and trust God to provide what He thinks is best and in whatever time He chooses to make it available. But this kind of trusting doesn't come naturally. It's a spiritual crisis of the will in which we must choose to exercise faith.
Unbelief often manifests when individuals evaluate their struggles based on their own strengths instead of relying on God's promises. To find true rest in our spiritual lives, we must abandon self-reliance, which means letting go of the belief that we can overcome obstacles or achieve greatness solely through our efforts. Instead, we should trust that God will provide what is most suitable for us, even if it takes time or unfolds in ways we do not expect.
This act of trusting God is not something that comes easily; it requires a conscious decision to embrace faith during moments of crisis. It involves a struggle within ourselves where we must choose to believe in God's provision over our own capabilities. By recognizing our limitations and placing our trust in Him, we align ourselves with His purpose and timing.
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