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Devotional - 08th June 2020

"And Thomas answered and said unto Him, My Lord and my God' (John 20 :28).

Thomas one of Christ's chosen disciples was found to be a zealous disciple. He demonstrated a fearless attitude, and was willing to go up to Jerusalem to die with Christ when the Jews wanted to kill Christ. After Christ's death and resurrection, he appeared to his disciples on several occasions when Thomas was absent. When he heard that Christ had risen and others the others had seen him, he couldn't accept it. He had to see Jesus for himself. He wanted to see the nail print in Christ's hands and be able to put his fingers into the place of the nails and his hand in side before he believed. Can you imagine! how that was for Thomas when Christ appeared while they were all assembled together? He must have felt a bit shameful to have doubted that Christ had risen. However, Christ spoke with such love, as He uttered the words that came from the lips of Thomas earlier. Thomas astonished, and with overwhelmingly joy, said to Christ, "My Lord and my God!" What a confession! What a declaration! Have you ever doubted God in the past? Are you still doubting Him, maybe his love for you a sinful being? Maybe you doubt his forgiveness for a something you cannot forgive yourself for? Well, we can be grateful for the words of Thomas who doubted the risen Saviour, and is recorded in the Scriptures for our benefit. When we are in doubt, we are reminded that Jesus is our God and our Saviour. He didn't rebuke Thomas of his unbelief, but met him at his point of need and strengthen him to continue the work Christ had admonished him to do. We might not be able to to see Jesus as Thomas did. But are encouraged and comforted of the words of Jesus for you and me. "Blessed are they who have not seen, and yet have believed." Praise the Lord, we were on his mind. Though we have not seen Him, we by faith believe He is the Son of God who die to save us with His blood and rose again that we when He return, will be with Him eternally. Have faith! Trust God so you may live.

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