April 19, 2022
Tuesday’s Thoughts on Scripture comes from John 20:24: But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. (NRSV)
I have often puzzled over why Thomas was not with the rest of the disciples in the locked room as the day of Jesus’ resurrection ended. Where was he? Had he run away in fear? Did he need some time alone to process all that happened? Did he return to his family for comfort and solace? Wherever he was, he missed Jesus appearing to the disciples and granting them peace.
Yet, Thomas’ time would come for an opportunity to see - and touch - the resurrected Jesus, just as his buddies had done. Jesus would not leave him without the reassurance that a new thing had begun, that Jesus had not left them forever.
How do you imagine that assurance changed Thomas? How would it change you to KNOW, without doubt, that Jesus loves you and your loved ones enough to make certain you know it?
I invite you, therefore, to receive this assurance - you are a beloved child of God! How might you now go and share that love with others?
Blessings. And prayers.
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