When God Says …
“Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.” (John 20:27 KJV).
Grappling with disbelief after the resurrection of his Lord and Master, this is a pivotal moment for Apostle Thomas when the Lord Jesus Christ directly addressed his skepticism. During the past week, He doubted the testimonies of his fellow disciples, asserting that he would only believe if he could touch the wounds of the Lord. This demonstrates a major human struggle with faith that resonates with many people of this age, particularly in a world filled with deception, skepticism and uncertainty.
In this Sunday night’s gathering of the Lord's disciples, the Lord Jesus appeared with Thomas present and invited him to inspect His wounds, in a tone embodying divine grace. This invitation isn’t merely to satisfy his skepticism. It serves as mirror for us to reflect on to be grounded in our faith. This is to incite and nurture Apostle Thomas's faith, leading him to proclaim, “My Lord and my God.” This declaration, not only confirms the reality of the resurrection of our Lord and Thomas’ Lord, but also underscores the Lord’s divine nature. Recognizing and declaring Christ's Lordship is key to a truly living faith. With this passage, “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.”” (John 20:27 NIV), the Lord Jesus is challenging all believers. We are to navigate by faith and wisdom through the sea of doubts, exemplify our personal encounters with Him and transform our doubts into profound belief.
Scriptures remind us, as it is written: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:5-8 ESV).
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.
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