John 20

“One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),^[c] was not with the others when Jesus came. 25 They told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’

But he replied, ‘I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.’

26 Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. ‘Peace be with you,’ he said. 27 Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!’

28 ‘My Lord and my God!’ Thomas exclaimed.

29 Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’” v. 24-29

Have you ever felt like Thomas, wanting to believe but for some reason not believing until you see some form of evidence?  I know I have.  Thomas has been told the greatest news, and for some reason he doubts it until he actually sees the Resurrected Jesus 8 days later and is able to touch his nail scared hands and pierced side.  What a powerful moment, what a humbling moment.

Have you ever wished you could actually see Jesus, touch Him, and hear His words?  Are there times you want to sit down with Him and get His advice? (always) Thomas wanted Jesus physical presence.  But God’s plan is wiser.  He has not limited himself to one physical body; he wants to be present with you at all times.  Even now, he is with you and me in the form of the Holy Spirit.  We can talk to Him, and we can find His words in the pages of the Bible.  He can be as real to us as he was to Thomas.

Today, carve out some time to just sit with God.  Don’t rush through an agenda or a quiet time.  Just be with Him.  I think so many time we feel like we have to do something to be with God.  But invite Him in and He will meet with you and reveal Himself to you in a powerful way!