Don't Doubt God
"I won't believe it unless I see..." John 20:25 NLT
John writes: "Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, 'We have seen the Lord!' But he replied, 'I won't believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.' Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them... Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!' 'My Lord and my God!' Thomas exclaimed" (vv. 24-28 NLT). Jesus picked a doubter to be His disciple. And when he doubted, Jesus didn't denounce and dismiss him. He actually put in a special appearance to resolve his doubts and build his faith. Elisabeth Elliott said, "True faith only goes into operation when there are no answers." God says, "My thoughts are not your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8). The truth is, God doesn't think like us. He sees the big picture, and He works toward a specific end. Jesus said, "I have many more things to say... but they are too much for you now" (John 16:12 NCV). So when you find yourself doubting, pray: "Lord, believing isn't easy when I'm hurt and confused, and You are silent. Like Thomas, I want proof that you love me. Help me to see beyond my desire for peace and comfort, beyond my doubts and unanswered questions, and to grasp the truth of Your unfailing love and grace."
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word for You Today
John writes: "Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, 'We have seen the Lord!' But he replied, 'I won't believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.' Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them... Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!' 'My Lord and my God!' Thomas exclaimed" (vv. 24-28 NLT). Jesus picked a doubter to be His disciple. And when he doubted, Jesus didn't denounce and dismiss him. He actually put in a special appearance to resolve his doubts and build his faith. Elisabeth Elliott said, "True faith only goes into operation when there are no answers." God says, "My thoughts are not your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8). The truth is, God doesn't think like us. He sees the big picture, and He works toward a specific end. Jesus said, "I have many more things to say... but they are too much for you now" (John 16:12 NCV). So when you find yourself doubting, pray: "Lord, believing isn't easy when I'm hurt and confused, and You are silent. Like Thomas, I want proof that you love me. Help me to see beyond my desire for peace and comfort, beyond my doubts and unanswered questions, and to grasp the truth of Your unfailing love and grace."
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word for You Today
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