<blockquote>Although God would prefer us to believe, He
is exceedingly loving and gracious toward those who struggle with
honest doubts. Did you notice, when we were looking at Thomas the other
day, that Jesus did not reject his doubting attitude, nor did He refuse
his request for physical evidence that He was truly the Christ?
Instead, Jesus said to him, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach
out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe" (John
20:27). The passage before us today tells of another occasion when one
of Jesus' followers became oppressed by doubt. John was in prison, and
probably suffering great discomfort and disillusionment. John?s
messengers came to Jesus, wanting to know whether He really was the
Messiah, or whether they should be looking for somebody else. John, you
remember, had baptized Jesus and had introduced Him to the world with
these words: "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
world!" (John 1:29). Does it not seem strange that John, who witnessed
the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus at His baptism, should now
have doubts about who He was and the validity of His mission? How did
Jesus respond to this situation? With tenderness and sensitivity, He
said, "Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind
receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the
deaf hear ..." (Matt. 11:4-5). Our Lord could have rebuked the doubting
disciple with strong words of reproof, but He didn't. Although He cares
about problems, He cares more about people. </blockquote>
Prayer:
<blockquote>Thank You, Father, for reminding me
that You see me, not as a problem but as a person. I know You
are concerned about my doubts, but You are more concerned about me. I am deeply grateful. Amen

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And yet because we believe with no proof, Jesus says we are blessed.

John 20:29
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

Great reminder Yvonne, thanks.