“Jesus responded, “Thomas, now that you’ve seen Me, you believe. But there are those who have never seen me with their eyes but have believed in Me with their hearts, and they will be blessed even more!” John 20:29 TPT
We’ve all had those “thin moments” when heaven felt so close. When God’s presence, His involvement, His response hit us square in the face. There was no denying it. Divine intervention. I try to hold on to that warm, embracing feeling as long as I can. Oh, how wonderful to experience the love of God up close and personal! I want it everyday. That deeper connection.
And, yes, I know, I can appreciate Him every day. The beauty found in nature. Counting my blessings. All good to know. All reminders of how great God is to us. But, like Peter, we exclaim: “Lord, it is wonderful to be here!” (Matthew 17:4) We, too, want to stay there forever. How much easier it would be to trust and believe… up on that mountaintop experience.
But here comes the tricky part. Will our walk of faith waiver if we don’t get the “high” of sensing His presence? How long can we go before we start to doubt and wonder - if God will -
Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14) But for how long exactly? What do we do in the meantime? How do we act? And what will our testimony look like to others when God doesn’t respond immediately?
Blessed are those …
The Message translation says: Jesus said, “So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing. John 20:29
God does not change. God is steadfast and sure in the direction He is going. God is on a mission. God keeps His promises and is loving toward all He has made. You will find all this about Him in His Word. His is faithful beyond measure. Generation after generation. He has a kingdom plan and it will not be thwarted. Feed your soul daily on His Word. Keep at it. He has something in there for you today. It will surely suffice in meeting your need for security. It will satisfy your hungry heart. It will feed your faith. Until that glorious day when faith in the unseen will no longer be needed - we will surely be in His presence and see Him face to face.
“Lord, it is wonderful to be here!”
It’s a promise.
Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.” John 13:7 NLT
Yes. It’s wonderful when God makes sense. But let us remember there are wonderful blessings promised when we walk by faith and not solely by sight. Let’s be those who have never seen Him with their eyes but have believed in Him with their hearts.
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