“Stop doubting and believe.”
Often I have heard that people think being a Christian means checking your brain at the door and believing in something blindly. But Jesus, here You give me an example of just the opposite.
You say to Thomas (who has been forever since called “Doubting Thomas”) to “stop doubting and believe.” But You were not just a voice in the dark asking him to believe blindly. You were standing right in front of him. You were offering to let him see and touch and feel what was real. You provided proof for his faith.
But it is often the same with me. I can be stubborn in my reluctance to go forward out of fear of failure or embarrassment or things not working out; even when You are standing in front of me. You can offer proof to me because You see things I can’t. You already know how things will work out.
Lord, help me take the steps You direct me to take, in boldness. Don’t let me be frozen by fear, or hesitate in half-heartedness. Do not let me doubt Your Word or Your leading. Remind me of Your faithfulness to me in the past.
As You breathed the Holy Spirit on Your disciples, breath a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit on me. Let me be empowered anew by You living in me.
As Thomas responded with belief, it seems he should be known as “Believing Thomas.” But I think more people can relate to his position before he saw You. So it’s a good lesson for everyone.
Thank You for showing me that I need not doubt. Help me be bold, in belief. Amen
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