Faith

Jeremiah 26, 35, 36; John 20 

“…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 said to him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’”

John 20:26-29

Doubt is the enemy of faith. Yet, Jesus approached Thomas, and he approaches each of us with an invitation and a promise. His invitation is that we would experience him personally, reach out, and touch him. His promise is, “Peace be with you!” The reality of inner peace through the presence and rule of Christ is beyond anything this world can offer. Thomas’ confession can be our confession, “My Lord and my God!” Thomas took the gospel to India, further than any other disciple had done. He risked his life to reach Asia with the gospel. The peace of Christ accompanied Thomas wherever he went and many who had not seen, believed.

“Lord Jesus, fill me with your peace and the faith that risks and goes, for your glory.”