We can believe in Jesus without seeing with our eyes.
Blessed are those who have not seen
Jesus honors a faith that stands on His truth without demanding full physical proof
This short devotional is about faith, from John 20:29.
blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed
John 20:29
The scene
Thomas was not there when the risen Jesus appeared to the disciples, behind doors locked for fear. When they told him, “We have seen the Lord”, he answered that he would only believe if he saw and touched the mark of the nails.
Eight days later, Jesus came again, stood among them and called Thomas: “Put your finger here”. Thomas answered, “My Lord and my God”. And Jesus spoke of those who have not seen and yet believe.
Jesus offered Thomas what he had asked for: to see and touch.
Jesus returned to the room, called Thomas and offered His own hands.
Thomas's doubt did not leave him out, and ours does not take us out of Jesus' reach either. He comes to meet us. Stay close to Him.
In our day
We would like a proof: a clear sign, an answer we can touch. And when it does not come, doubt grows in silence.
Jesus did not drive Thomas away; He went to him. And He called blessed those who would believe without seeing, through the word of those who saw. We can bring our questions to Him and stay firm in the word He left us.
Relief. Thomas answered: "My Lord and my God" (John 20:28).
The joy of one who believes turns into worship. Jesus is our Lord and our God. Rejoice in Him and say so to Him with an open heart.
Hope. Thomas answered: "My Lord and my God" (John 20:28).
The joy of one who believes turns into worship. Jesus is our Lord and our God. Rejoice in Him and say so to Him with an open heart.
Joy. Thomas answered: "My Lord and my God" (John 20:28).
The joy of one who believes turns into worship. Jesus is our Lord and our God. Rejoice in Him and say so to Him with an open heart.
Doubt. Thomas asked to see and touch, and eight days later Jesus came again, with Thomas there (John 20:26).
Doubt does not close the door to Jesus. He comes to us with patience and shows the hands wounded for us. Stay close to Him with your questions.
Fear. Thomas asked to see and touch, and eight days later Jesus came again, with Thomas there (John 20:26).
Doubt does not close the door to Jesus. He comes to us with patience and shows the hands wounded for us. Stay close to Him with your questions.
Distance. Thomas asked to see and touch, and eight days later Jesus came again, with Thomas there (John 20:26).
Doubt does not close the door to Jesus. He comes to us with patience and shows the hands wounded for us. Stay close to Him with your questions.
Today, the moment doubt appears, I will read John 20:29 and pray: Lord, I believe in Your word.
Jesus reaches out His hands to those who doubt.
You don't need to see it to believe it — that's exactly what makes it faith.
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