Deuteronomy 8:2 reminds Israel that God led them through the wilderness to humble them, test them, and reveal what was in their hearts. That does not mean doubt is good, or that unbelief should be treated lightly. But it does mean God is not surprised by our weakness, and he can use even difficult seasons to expose what we trust, where we struggle, and how deeply we need him.

In this weekly devotion, we reflect on how God can use spiritual deserts to grow real faith. Doubt may show us where we have trusted what we see more than what God says. It may reveal where we have forgotten his past faithfulness. It may uncover places where our expectations of God have become larger than our surrender to God.

The faithful response is not to hide doubt, feed doubt, or excuse doubt. It is to bring it honestly before the Lord, remember what he has done, return to his Word, and ask him to strengthen faith where unbelief has taken root.

Have you seen God use a hard season to reveal what was in your heart? Share in the comments.

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