Thoughts on Thomas
My husband and I have been reading through the book of John.
It is interesting what stands out when I take time to read aloud and we talk about what we have read.
This evening we read about Thomas. And how Thomas doubted. Looking at the story as it is written, it can be so easy to go ahead and blame him for doubting. Others had seen Jesus, why was it so hard for Thomas?
But, having just recently lost my dad, in the last three weeks, it gives this story new meaming.
Last week, my youngest, who is six years old, was praying and she asked God to please bring her grandpa back alive.
We looked at her when she was done and tried to explain that we would not be seeing grandpa again. The reason we had for doing so, was obvious. We had seen my dad dead and also have his ashes.
If we were to hear from someone that they had seen my dad. We would probably doubt it too.
All this to say, that as I think of Thomas, in this story, I can feel more understanding than I had before. The encouragement I take from this story is that we will all face situations where we find ourselves doubting.
So no, I am not writing this because my dad made a return, but that this experience has given me a far greater appreciation, where I otherwise may have so easily judged.
I would love to hear your thoughts and life lessons you have learned from Scripture too.
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