John 20:25 (NET) - The other disciples told him, “We have seen the
Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the wounds from the nails in his hands and
put my finger into the wounds from the nails, and put my hand into his side, I
will never believe it!”
The world is full of doubt.
We doubt the world will get better.
We doubt the economy will get better.
We doubt the news will get any better.
Many doubt the existence of God.
More doubt that Jesus was His Son.
The very same doubt His resurrection took place.
They are not alone.
A disciple named Thomas was told that the Lord was seen.
Thomas doubted.
He wanted proof.
He got the proof he wanted.
Eight days later the disciples gathered in a house.
The doors were locked.
Suddenly Jesus appeared beside them.
He wished them peace.
Then, He turned to Thomas.
John 20:27 (NET) - Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and
examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in
your unbelief but believe.”
Thomas no longer doubted.
In fact, He referred to Jesus as Lord.
John 20:29 (NET) - Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you
have seen me? Blessed are the people who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Jesus really is the Son of God.
The same God who spoke the world into existence and called
His work good.
God gave man free will.
It was mankind’s pride and disobedience that made a mess of
things.
But the work of putting things right began with Jesus.
It is up to us to continue that work with the abilities He
has given us.
Will the world ever be put completely right?
Yes, when Jesus returns all will be put right.
1 Peter 1:13 (NET) - Therefore, get your minds ready for action by
being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be
brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
The work has already begun.
No doubt about it!
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
Look for me at http://faithfulfeetteam.blogspot.com/ on
Friday, May 3, 2019.
I’ll be back here on Friday, May 10,
2019
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