John 20:8, 27, 29, 31 NIV
"Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.
Then he (Jesus) said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."
What an incredible progression of belief... the disciples and women saw the risen Jesus and believed, Thomas touched the risen Lord and believed, Jesus blessed those who believe without seeing, and Gods words are written for us to believe and have life in his name.
Each of these had to happen for my salvation. Amazing. The Lord is risen today and is taking me with him. I am risen with him. Without seeing I believe, I know though my faith in his word that He is mine and I am his. Amazing! Lord I thank you for your grace leading to my salvation. Help me to continue strong in your word, to know you, and to remain in you. To you my God be the glory.
"Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed.
Then he (Jesus) said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."
What an incredible progression of belief... the disciples and women saw the risen Jesus and believed, Thomas touched the risen Lord and believed, Jesus blessed those who believe without seeing, and Gods words are written for us to believe and have life in his name.
Each of these had to happen for my salvation. Amazing. The Lord is risen today and is taking me with him. I am risen with him. Without seeing I believe, I know though my faith in his word that He is mine and I am his. Amazing! Lord I thank you for your grace leading to my salvation. Help me to continue strong in your word, to know you, and to remain in you. To you my God be the glory.
