Daily Thoughts - We are an Easter people
"For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God. He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him." John 3:34-36
Belief. Do you believe that what is written within God's word actually happened? Did Jesus actually die and rise from the dead? Belief is a hard thing for us if we have no proof. Our intellect wants to hide the truth from us, for we must see, we must hear, we must touch. Belief is not an easy journey for at every turn there is doubt and reason.
Faith, do I trust that God is all knowing and all powerful. Do I trust that even in my unbelief, God will show me life so I may believe. Not having all the answers is part of the journey. Not needing all the answers is Faith.
"Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." John 20:29. Thomas didn't believe his friends, yet he continued to seek God. He showed up, God gave Thomas what he needed. Showing up is the part that God asks us to obey. "Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy." Exodus 20:8
Thomas showed up in his unbelief, will you?
Dear Father, I know You hear the cry of the heart that does not believe but wants to believe. I know You will address their unbelief and they must decide. Free will is a tremendous responsibility and it has eternal consequences upon which "one" we honor, self or You. Thank You Lord for Your amazing grace that has opened up the mind of one of Your wayward children. Bless this day, may we be attentive to Your call in our lives, Amen.
Mary, Conceived without sin, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Diligent Protector of Christ, Pray for us.
St Ignatius, Pray for us.
St Patrick, Pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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