John 20:19–31
But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one
of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told
him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see
the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails
and my hand in his side, I will not believe." A week later his disciples
were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were
shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you."
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out
your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas
answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you
believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet
have come to believe."
Reflection
How my unbelief colours the resurrection
encounters?
Can I allow Jesus to touch my hurts and my
hardened heart with his healing hand?