John 20 Confusion

 

John 20 Confusion

 

Mary jumped to conclusions and soon had Peter and John on the run. They were busy, but they had nothing to say and were accomplishing little. They saw the evidence for the Resurrection, but it did not change their lives. They needed a meeting with the living Christ. Their urgency to see the living Christ was due to excitement. Jesus’ disciples today should retell the story with the same excitement.

 

Unbelief blinds our eyes to the Lord’s presence. When He speaks His word to us, faith and love are rekindled. Mary was changed from a mourner to a missionary when she met the living Lord.

 

Locked doors will not give you peace, nor will they keep out your loving Savior. He comes with the message of peace based on His sacrifice on the cross (Romans 5:11). When Jesus showed them His wounds, they knew this was their Lord.

 

The Lord tenderly deals with our doubts and unbelief. We today cannot see Him or feel His wounds but have the Word of God to assure us. Rather than belittling Thomas for his doubts, Jesus welcomed his reach and touch, which moved Thomas from unbelieving to believing.  When your faith falters, do not ask for signs. Open His Word and let Him reassure you.

 

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