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Walking by the Sea
If I were Jesus’ therapist, there is one moment in particular that I’d love to process Read More
Mary Charlotte Johnson | Read John 20:19-31
Even though the disciples did not believe that the Resurrection was real, Jesus still came to them. Jesus was not angered by their unbelief. Instead Jesus breathed a word of peace upon them. Jesus did not ignore Thomas’ questions about the Resurrection; instead, Jesus addressed them directly. Jesus seemed to...
God, struggling to believe, my mind is filled with questions. Help me not to fear or shy away from the doubt but continue to sit with the questions only you can answer. Amen.
Humans struggle to believe the truths that God reveals. In Acts the apostles face a domineering council that has ordered them to be quiet about Jesus, but they find they cannot. In Psalm 118 we wonder at the truth that God is our salvation, and in Psalm 150 we celebrate the greatness of God. In the book of Revelation we catch a glimpse of the surprise of finding Christ’s grace and peace. In John we find the apostles after the Resurrection struggling to believe this unbelievable truth without proof.
:
• Read Acts 5:27-32. When have you seen the world differently from those in authority? How did it feel to share a truth that others did not believe?
• Read Psalm 150. Remember a time when you praised God fully, when you sang or played an instrument or danced before the Lord or served the Lord with gladness. How do you experience the presence of God in these praises?
• Read Revelation 1:4-8. Sit and soak up God’s unmerited favor and wholeness, Christ’s grace and peace. Imagine it enveloping your family, your friends, your enemies and those who have brought harm to your life.
• Read John 20:19-31. What questions are you struggling with? What would you like Jesus to show you? explain to you? reveal to you?
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