Blessed to be a Blessing (Thomas)

Pastor Chris Townsend points out that through a pattern of critical thinking (asking questions, searching for the truth, making informed decisions) Thomas showed his commitment to Jesus. Jesus was patient with Thomas, fully aware of his gifts and needs. Thomas wasn’t present with the others the first time the resurrected Jesus appeared to them, so he had doubts and pushed against the enthusiasm. Through Jesus’ interactions with Thomas, we can also be comforted and have hope even in our feelings of insecurity. Like Thomas, we can persevere and move into the focused enthusiasm of a faithful disciple proclaiming Jesus as Lord and God.