John 20 - 3.27.26

Scripture: John 20:27-29

27 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.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Observation

Jesus was crucified on the cross and died, they wrapped His body in linen and herbs and placed Him in a tomb. He rose from the dead three days later; the stone was rolled away but the disciples couldn’t believe it. Mary Magdalene actually talked to Jesus at the tomb and went back to tell the guys. The disciples were hiding behind locked doors afraid of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in their midst and spoke “Peace be with you.” He showed them his hands and side and they believed.

Application

The disciples walked with Jesus, ate with Jesus and saw him healing, restoring and performing miracles and they still struggled with unbelief. He told them ahead of time what was going to happen, but they still didn’t believe until he showed up in their room that was locked and had them touch His side and look at His hands.

I don’t know about you, but I want to be a Woman of Faith. I want to Walk by Faith and not by sight. I want to Trust God at His Word. Blessed are those who have not seen and believe. We are called “Believers” so why are we doubting?

Hebrews 11:1 - “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Faith is an action word. When there is faith, there will be actions and your faith will be seen by what you do.

I have a couple of examples from the Bible of people that had Great Faith:

·       Noah built an ark by faith when it had never rained before.

·       Abraham left his family to obey God, even though he had no idea where he was going.

Matthew 21:21 - “Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.”

I want to live a life dedicated to Christ. I want to live a life with the 4 P’s: Peace, Purpose, Power and Pardon. I want to live a life that reflects Jesus Christ. I want to be a “Believer” that truly believes in Jesus with all my heart and soul.

Prayer

Dear Lord,

Help me to truly walk out my faith in you. To walk by faith and not by sight, to trust you in all things and KNOW that you have good plans for my life. Thank You for always forgiving me when I allow fear and doubt to creep in. Help me to be a Woman of Faith. I love you Lord! Amen

- Michelle Craig