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Stop doubting:

“Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it on my side. Stop doubting and believe.” — John 20:27.

The disciple Thomas was not with the others when Jesus met with them on Easter Day. As a result, it was hard for him to believe that Jesus was alive. He insisted that unless he could see the nail marks in Jesus’ hands with his own eyes and touch the wound on Jesus’ side, he simply couldn’t believe it.

A week after the resurrection, Thomas got his chance. It’s remarkable how gently Jesus dealt with Thomas’s doubts! Rather than scolding, Jesus entered with a warm greeting: “Peace be with you!” Then he assured Thomas that he was alive by inviting him to do exactly as Thomas said he would need to do to believe. “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it on my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

When Thomas finally did believe, the words that came out of his mouth formed one of the greatest confessions of faith in the entire Bible. He said to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” Just as Jesus understood Thomas’s doubts, he understands our questions as well. Yes! that is why He stands at the door and knocks with an invitation for us to rediscover him in ways that reassure us. When we turn to him, he gives us exactly what we need to have our faith reconfirmed.

PRAYER

Lord, thank you for not turning away from me when I find myself facing doubts. Help my unbelieve. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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