“Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” John 20:29 (ESV)
“Seeing is believing.” A common phrase used by all of us from time to time. We want empirical proof, don't we? Thomas, a disciple of Jesus demanded that when he was told by the others that Jesus had risen from the grave and appeared to them a week before. Tomas missed that meeting. Thomas doubted their witness and so we have “doubting Thomas” as a person type. There is a lesson in the promise for those who believe without seeing physical evidence. In fact the promise is a blessing, a special blessing which rewards our faith with eternal live. Perhaps it would be good to have visible proof but most likely it would not make a difference to those who choose to not believe. Isn't it true that we have accepted Jesus and believed on His name as our Savior without seeing Him with our eyes? And have we experience the blessings which Jesus promised to those who believe? Let's be thankful to Him for these promises.
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