Power of belief on a day with reputation of “Doubting” Thomas
Context: On THAT day of the week – day of resurrection. Disciples are overwhelmed, considering implications – for Jesus, for the, for world…
Asking BIG questions – meaning of life, possibility, hope, belief
Jesus: arrives wounded.
Proof of identity
Also acknowledging human woundedness: his – theirs – ours
Next week – slightly calmer, still overwhelmed
Thomas brings his questions to the wounds.
Wounds tell a story beyond words
We all have wounds – mind, body, spirit
Wounds HEAL. Long imperfect process, takes time, dynamic
Healed wounds are scars: no longer a wound
Scars are stronger – different –
Scars are visible. Undeniable.
Scars are product of healing – healing is sign of LIFE.
Thomas wants to see.
Jesus shows – invites reopening of wound – despite pain, this is the extent of his love.
Scripture doesn’t say Thomas inserts hand – he has seen the sign of life.
My Lord and my God!
All of us are invited to see this healing – hence life
Assurance of healing and wholeness
Signs of effort, intention, intervention, time, faith
Do Not Doubt but Believe!
Not a rebuke, but a reminder
Blessed – contented, happy, - so are we when we too can see and celebrate the healing and life that God shows us.
Context: On THAT day of the week – day of resurrection. Disciples are overwhelmed, considering implications – for Jesus, for the, for world…
Asking BIG questions – meaning of life, possibility, hope, belief
Jesus: arrives wounded.
Proof of identity
Also acknowledging human woundedness: his – theirs – ours
Next week – slightly calmer, still overwhelmed
Thomas brings his questions to the wounds.
Wounds tell a story beyond words
We all have wounds – mind, body, spirit
Wounds HEAL. Long imperfect process, takes time, dynamic
Healed wounds are scars: no longer a wound
Scars are stronger – different –
Scars are visible. Undeniable.
Scars are product of healing – healing is sign of LIFE.
Thomas wants to see.
Jesus shows – invites reopening of wound – despite pain, this is the extent of his love.
Scripture doesn’t say Thomas inserts hand – he has seen the sign of life.
My Lord and my God!
All of us are invited to see this healing – hence life
Assurance of healing and wholeness
Signs of effort, intention, intervention, time, faith
Do Not Doubt but Believe!
Not a rebuke, but a reminder
Blessed – contented, happy, - so are we when we too can see and celebrate the healing and life that God shows us.
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