Daily Inspiration

“Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 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 20:24-29
 
I lived in a place where the Lord burned away the callus of my sin. I have peered into the pit of hell and been bathed in the light, love, power, and mercy of the Lord. I have seen God with my own eyes, and now, I do indeed have faith to believe.
 
But blessed are all of you who have seen a mere fraction of what others have, yet you still believe with steadfast faith. My friends, you inspire me, for you do not need to see with your eyes what your heart already knows. The world is a better place to have you in it.
 
Saint Thomas the Apostle, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you!