THOSE WHO HAVEN'T SEEN

In John 20:28 and 29 we read, "Jesus said to Thomas, "Do not doubt, but  believe." Thomas answered, "My Lord and my God!"  Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me?  Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet have come to believe."


It was after the Crucifixion and Jesus' burial when Jesus, arisen,  came into the room where the disciples were gathered in sorrow and fear. He just suddenly appeared and said to Thomas, "Put your hands in the wound in my side and put your fingers in the holes of my hands." Jesus knew that without seeing, Thomas  doubted. Yet, Jesus told them that even more blessed are those who believe that have not seen. Most people in our world today don't believe until they experience Jesus for themselves.  They see lives changed completely and then proclaim, "My Lord and my God!"


Although I've never seen Jesus' hands and pierced side I've seen and experienced many, many lives changed because of the touch of Jesus.  My response? "My Lord and my God!"


Lord Jesus, I'm overwhelmed at your gift of love and grace to this world and to me, personally.  Thank you.  Amen.


Jo INMN