But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails; and put my hand into His side, I will not believe. John 20:25
Thomas earned the name "Doubting Thomas" that day. The other apostles had seen Jesus and believed. Thomas did not. He did not see and therefore did not believe. It was a week later before Jesus showed him the reality. Jesus gave a blessing to those who did not see, and yet believe. Are we like doubting Thomas? If we see will we believe and act? God wants more from us. He wants us to walk by faith, and act by faith. . As the old poem goes,"When If's and But's are candy and nuts, we will have a sweet and happy Christmas." May we no longer give Him "If's, And's and But's, but give Him action.
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