As I was meditating on Ephesians 4:17-19 this thought came. A believer can be unbelieving. The enemy of our soul uses fiery dart thoughts of unbelief to derail us. Anytime we have doubts, we can know that our faith is under attack.

The fruit of unbelief is: futile thoughts, understanding is darkened, our vital union with the Lord is cut off, our heart is blinded, and we are given over to the flesh of past feeling. Romans 1:21 says, “Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.”

Let’s contrast Zachariah (Luke 1:5-20) and Mary (Luke 1:28-49). Zachariah faced the impossible and doubted and was mute. Mary faced the impossible and magnified the Lord. God’s will is that in everything we are to give Him thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18.