20/04/2026
Kingslove Devotional
By Pastor Sam Ofori
21/04/2026
Ask In Faith, Doubting Nothing
James 1:5-8
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 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.”
James describes a man who prays but receives nothing, not because God is unwilling, but because his mind is divided. God’s promises are sure, but a double-minded man builds on shifting sand. “Faith opens your heavens; and doubt closes them.” The double-minded believer is “like a spiritual radio that keeps changing its frequencies, unable to stay tuned to Heaven’s station.”
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach… But let him ask in faith, with no doubting…”
Here, Apostle James unveils a heavenly transaction:
Asking-is the act of petition. Your faith is the currency of exchange, and
receiving is the manifestation of your divine response.
But the transaction is interrupted when your “heart”and “mind”move in opposite directions, one believes, the other questions the truth.
The root word for “double- minded” is “two-souled.”
It depicts a person torn between two convictions, believing God’s promise one moment, and entertaining fear.
The first soul says, “God can.” Then the second soul whispers, “But will He?”
When the two collide, prayer loses its power and potency.
The double-minded man walks by sight, but prays by faith.
He says, “I believe,” but still waits for visible proof before rejoicing.
Yet, faith celebrates before manifestation (Romans 4:20–21).
Spiritual secret of faith is not waiting to see, but seeing what you’re waiting for.
“God’s throne operates by faith frequency” (Hebrews 11:6). Faith is the spiritual voltage that powers divine response, and doubt short-circuits the current.
When you doubt, you are saying,“God, I am not sure You are who You said You are.” That’s not humility; it’s unbelief.
Peter walked on water until he became double-minded, and his focus shifted from Christ’s word to the surrounding storm. (Matthew 14:29–31). The moment his attention was divided, he began to sink. If you constantly switch your gaze between the problem and the promise, the problem will always appear larger.
Prayer
Thank you Father, I receive the single mindset of Christ, stable, steadfast, and full of faith. Amen.
Prayer Of Salvation:
You must be born again to
enjoy your victory in Jesus Christ. Please do pray the prayer below sincerely.
“Lord Jesus, Please come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Please forgive and cleanse me. Thank You for loving me, even me, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.”
NEW TESTAMENT ONE YEAR BIBLE PLAN :
Philippians 1
Kingslove devotional was written by Rev Sam Ofori, Kingslove Church in Corby- Northamptonshire. Feel free to share with all your friends and loved ones. Shalom.