John 20:19-31
For the disciples, the Resurrection, didn’t immediately erase their fear, uncertainty, or questions. They had seen the empty tomb, but they still struggled to understand what it all meant. They were left wondering, what now?
We all have wrestled with doubt, but Jesus is not threatened by our doubts; He meets us in them.
Doubt isn’t the end of faith; it’s often the beginning of deeper trust in Jesus.
1. The Disciples were afraid. John 20:19
Fear can be paralyzing.
Notice: In their fear, Jesus came to them.
In their fear, Jesus gives them purpose. John 20:21
A shift occurs; the disciples are moved from fear to faith. John 20:22
2. Faith is not always easy. John 20:24
Thomas refuses to believe without seeing. John 20:25
Consider this, maybe he is not rejecting faith, but wrestling with it.
Notice: Thomas does not walk away from the disciples.
Remember: Armies of one are easily defeated. Hebrews 10:23-25
3. God is not distant from our doubts; He is in the middle of them. John 20:26
Jesus let Thomas see to believe. John 20:27
Notice: Jesus does not rebuke or shame Thomas for his doubts, rather he confronts them and offers proof.
God is not afraid of our honest struggles. Psalm 34:4
Notice: Thomas no longer sees Jesus as his teacher, he now recognizes Him as God! John 20:28
Honest doubt can lead to deeper faith.
We must learn to trust God in the process.
Jesus spoke a blessing that reaches even to us today. John 20:29
What do we do during times of doubt?
Stay connected.
Bring our doubts to Jesus.
Remember: Faith is not about having every answer, it’s about choosing to trust the One who does.
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