Doubts and Disciples - 2 - Thursday October 15, 2015
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!" 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." Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:26-29 NIV
We understand from the verses above that Thomas was still with the disciples, even in the midst of his doubt. Notice also that the disciples allowed Thomas to doubt. Imagine how easy it could have been for them to freeze Tommy out of the club! But, instead, we see the exact opposite. Thomas was with the disciples in his doubt-which means that they loved him. They embraced him. They no doubt prayed for him. They involved him, and they surrounded him while he wrestled with his "absent" Jesus. The disciples were not thwarted by Thomas' doubt because they knew what they had seen. They knew they had met Jesus. They were strong in their faith.
Here is what this means for us. Christian, when you come upon ones who are wrestling with their faith, I implore you to love the doubters around you. Bring them in. Invite them to witness your life, your love, your God. Do not be thwarted by their doubt. You know the One in whom you have placed your faith. Pray for them, surround them, and allow time for them to wait. Whether you are a doubter or a disciple who is completely on fire, Jesus will meet you there.
Submitted by:
Steele Croswhite
The Rock Church
Salt Lake City, Utah
One-Year Reading Plan:
Jeremiah 26:1-27:22
2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
Psalms 85:1-13
Proverbs 25:16
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