To Be Truly Blessed

John 20:29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me?  Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”   It’s a common thing to hear from a Christian that it would have been so nice to be there at the time Christ walked the...

To Know God’s Love

John 20:28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”  Thomas had no right to demand such a personal audience with the Almighty God and to personally inspect him.  For man to put God in the dock is a crazed and mad thing but, unfortunately, tragically, it’s...

When Tempted to Despair

John 20:26-27 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them.  Although 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, and see my hands; and...