Daily Bread: Blessed Are Those Who Believe Without Seeing

😇 Shalom to all.
God’s word today:

“Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 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.” 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 ‭20‬:‭24‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬)

Thomas was one of Jesus’ 12 disciples. He was with Jesus for about three years, had listened to many of Jesus’ teachings, but Thomas still felt doubtful and even unbelieving. However, it was Jesus who came to him, approached him, and encouraged his faith.

When we have doubts in our faith in God, He does not abandon us. God still wants to encourage us.

Lord Jesus, I choose to believe Your words, “BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SEEN AND YET HAVE BELIEVED.” Amen.

Bless you
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