Believe!

Do not doubt, but believe...

-John 20:27

 

Jesus told Thomas to stop living in doubt and believe that Christ was still very much alive and in his midst.  Jesus told him to stop believing only in death, and embrace the New Life for all people.  Today Christ is still calling us to believe and not doubt.  As you look out at the world, do you hold faith over doubt?  

 

Personally, I can see examples of war and violence as well as bigotry and discrimination.  Jesus spoke of a world where all are loved, but it is hard not to see the world like Thomas did so long ago… How can Christ possibly be present? 

A few weeks ago, my son received a birthday present for his 6th birthday from a woman who has very few resources.  Even though she didn’t have a ton of money, she gave him a gift… a couple of toy cars.  I explained to my child where the gift came from and a little about the person who gave it, and I could see him thinking all of this over.  He experienced a blessing, and he looked at me and he asked what we could do for her. He wanted to share the love.

 

Sometimes we may not be able to offer the largest or most expensive gifts to others.  We may not be able to single handedly end wars in Ukraine, Syria, or Afghanistan.  However, we can see one another with compassion.  We can take a bit of time and empathize with our neighbors instead of judging them.  God is calling us to do great things, but we are also called to do the small things.  We can bless others with small acts of kindness and love. 

 

Today I hope we can all see that Christ is still present in our lives.  Hope and love are here. 

 

Blessings!

 

 

Brian