The definition for the word “paradox,” in the American Heritage Dictionary is “a statement that appears to contradict itself, or be contrary to common sense, but that may be true.” The term “unbelieving believers” would fit under this heading. Contrary to reason, there are those among us believers, who manifest unbelief.
For example, Thomas was a believer in the Lord’s substitutionary death, but an unbeliever in the resurrection life. The father who brought his child to Jesus said, “I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” He believed God “was,” but not the “rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Israel had faith to cross the Red Sea, but not Jordan. Each of the above examples show unbelieving believers.
Doesn’t it seem strange; we have faith the Lord will save us, but we have difficulty trusting Him for victory in our daily lives. Moses tells God’s people in Deuteronomy, “He brought us out…that he might bring us in...” Exactly the same faith that brought them through the Red Sea could bring them over Jordan to the land of milk and honey. But, Hebrews tells us, "They could not enter in because of unbelief."
Israel didn’t wade through Jordan; they walked over by faith.
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