thomas

One of the greatest bits of evidence for the Resurrection is the life-changing transformation of the disciples. They went from scared men, fearing capture in locked rooms, to publicly standing in the street, proclaiming the good news of Jesus... in just days!

In fact, many of them went on to live and die for the Kingdom in a way that would be unthinkable had they not met with the risen Jesus.

Thomas is a great example of this change. He missed the first Sunday night when Jesus appeared. “I’ll believe when I see it,” he said when they told him about it. And then...

“A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ 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.’
Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” - John 20:26-28

Thomas was changed because he met with the resurrected Christ personally. This is the greatest way to help someone who’s waiting to ‘see before they believe’ - give them room to meet with Jesus themselves, to see His wounds and identify with His scars.

And today, if doubts are circling for you too, why not ask God to show you what He’s done for you. After all, Thomas was right: he really did believe it when he saw it.