"You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe"
John 20 : 29
“We have seen the Lord.” These words greet the apostle Thomas on his return to the group. He doesn’t believe them and says unless he sees and feels the wounds of Jesus he will not believe. Here is a man who believes his senses. He has no proof except what the others say and he needs tangible proof. Jesus comes to give him the proof he is looking for. He is so taken aback that immediately he cries out in faith ‘My lord and my God.’ But Jesus reminds us that those who have not seen and yet believe are blessed. . What a consolation for us who walk the path of faith, believing without seeing. What a moment of enlightenment for Thomas.
Prayer
Lord we recognise our belief in you is a special gift. Over the centuries all true believers have repeated the words of Thomas. May more and more of us proclaim with Thomas My Lord and my God. Increase our faith and give us an appreciation of this wonderful gift so freely bestowed on us. Amen