The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 3 April 2024
Daily Fountain Devotional 3 April 2024 TOPIC: From Doubt To Faith
TEXT: John 20: 26-29(AMP)
20:26. Eight days later His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, though they were behind closed doors, and stood among them and said, Peace to you!
20:27. Then He said to Thomas, Reach out your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand and place [it] in My side. Do not be faithless and incredulous, but [stop your unbelief and] believe!
20:28. Thomas answered Him, My Lord and my God!
20:29. Jesus said to him, Because you have seen Me, Thomas, do you now believe (trust, have faith)? Blessed and happy and to be envied are those who have never seen Me and yet have believed and adhered to and trusted and relied on Me.
DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL 3 APRIL 2024 STUDY:
“After eight days“ means Jesus had this meeting with the disciples, now including Thomas, on the following Sunday. The significance of these two Sunday meetings points to the church’s early practice of meeting together on the first day of the week being Sunday. Jesus granted Thomas the evidence he asked for instead of imposing the many and reliable witnesses on him. Jesus is full of love and mercy to His people.
READ: Scripture Union Daily Guide 3rd April 2024 (Wednesday) – Backslidden Disciples
For Spurgeon,“The whole conversation was indeed a rebuke, but so veiled with love that Thomas could scarcely think it so.”<br /> As Disciples of Christ, we should learn to rebuke in love. In moments of doubt, when you want assurance, look to the wounds of Jesus. They’re evidence of His love, His sacrifice, His victory, and His resurrection.
Thomas made an immediate transition from declared unbelief to radical belief. That’s what divine presence and manifestation can do and we must desire for that in our fellowships and meetings. Nevertheless, there is a special promised blessing given to those who believe without seeing. Jesus affirms that the testimony of reliable witnesses was evidence enough, and that there’s a blessing for those who accept that sufficient evidence. Will you believe?
PRAYER: Jesus, increase my faith and cause me to believe even when all else is against my faith.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: God says “My eternal Word is anchored in the heavens. Psalm 119:89”
ALSO, READ: Daily Prayer for 3rd April 2024 (Bible Verse And Quote)
