Jesus Appears to Thomas

Be still…

John 20:24-29 (NIV)

24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Is it OK with Jesus to doubt? If we go by the way that He treated Thomas, the answer is yes. Just tey and remember how many times you have asked God for a sign and as sure as the Sun shines…He answered. I know you must have at least one.

Sure, there are those times that you have asked and not been given what you ask. But I know this to be true…if you ask enough, eventually your want will meet His will. At that moment, all of the what is and why not go away. Now I am not saying that Faith plays no part in your life. It does. But so does doubt.

I have heard it said time and time again that it takes much more Faith and resolve to doubt than it does to take God for granted. Make no mistake about it, God knows your heart. It is this reason that Jesus returned to see Thomas and show His hands and scars. There was no anger. No rebuking. No chastising. Just love.

Thomas gives us a glimpse into how Jesus loves those who believe. Yes and even those that believe and doubt. Mark said it as well when he wrote “I believe, but help me with my unbelief.” Regardless of how sure you are that Jesus gave His life for us and rose from the dead, there is an area of your life that is still hungry to believe.

Faith the size of a tiny seed is enough for you to physically move a mountain. If so, then why aren’t we moving mountains today?

This week, ask God to give you time to move towards a higher level of Faith. Not through works, or deeds , or activities that you think are right because you see others doing them. Take time to be still, and realize what He has done for you. Be still. Be still. Be still. Love God. Love yourself. Love your neighbor. #JesusSaves

Amen
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