THE ATTITUDE OF THOMAS

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THE ATTITUDE OF THOMAS

Today, the second Sunday of Easter, the gospel presents us with Jesus post resurrection appearance first to the apostles without Thomas and secondly to all including Thomas (Jn. 20:19-31). This morning let’s reflect on the attitude of Thomas in this gospel pericope.

Thomas was one of the disciples who loved the Lord with all his heart. After the crucifixion of our blessed Lord he was so heart broken that his “Lord and his All” has been taken from him. 

Out of this brokenness he made one mistake many Christians continue to make. He withdrew from the Christian fellowship. He sought loneliness rather than togetherness. And because he was not there with his fellow Christians he missed the first appearance of Jesus to his disciples (Jn. 20:24ff). 

We miss a lot when we separate ourselves from the Christian fellowship (church) and try to be alone. When life presents us with a lot of sorrow, bitterness and sadness, we often tend to shut ourselves up and refuse to meet people. Sometimes we leave the church because we think we haven’t been able to find what we seek. 

But Jesus taught Thomas a lesson that I want us to inspire ourselves with, that you never know when the Lord will come. Folk, Never abandon the fellowship of the believers and don’t allow life’s bitterness to shut you up that you don’t want to have anything to do with anyone else. This is because, just like Thomas, you never know when the Lord will manifest himself to his people. 

As we continue our Easter journey, may God help us that we may learn patience and humility to seek him where he can be found. 

Have a blessed Week. God is enough. 

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