Doubting Thomas

Watering the Garden
DOUBTING THOMAS

It seems it would have been a lot easier for the disciples to have faith than it is for us today since they had Jesus right there with them, but we read that some at times had their doubts.

Thomas, one of the disciples, did have doubts when told that Jesus had risen from the dead. These doubts were dispelled when Jesus told him to touch his side. Thomas did so and believed. It was at that moment that Jesus made a proclamation that pertains to all of us Christians today. What a unique thought. We are blessed because we have not seen and yet believe.

Scripture:
Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. (John 20:27)

Thomas, because thou hast seen me thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet believed. (John 20:29)

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
The disciples had their doubts also and we are blessed because we have not seen him yet believe.

Our Father appreciates the fact that you are trying. May God’s blessing be upon this
study of His word, Amen.
Susan

Faith over Fear

RAINING TRUTH WATERING THE GARDEN

Watering the Garden
FAITH OVER FEAR

The disciples were stricken with panic when a severe storm developed while they were out on a boat with Jesus. Jesus was sound asleep when, in their fright, the disciples woke him. Jesus rebuked them because of their fearfulness and then prayed. Immediately the weather became calm. The disciples were dumbfounded that the weather obeyed him as they watched the storm dissipate before their eyes?

Jesus’ words, “Why are you fearful?” brings to light the concept that having faith eliminates our fears which makes sense. If we know and believe in our heart that everything is going to be all right, then why would we be afraid?

Scripture:
And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! (Matthew 8:24-27)

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
We have learned that faith takes away our fears.

Our Father appreciates the fact that you are trying. May God’s blessing be upon this
study of His word, Amen.
Susan