Thomas knew what he wanted and it defied logic. There was nothing on the horizon that
indicated he would receive his heart’s desire.
His heart had been broken and he wasn’t going to set himself up for
disappointment and pain again. He dared
to dream…he chose doubt over faith…demands instead of desires. He was certain of what he didn’t see…his
precious friend and teacher walking with him along the shores laughing, joking
and serving.
‘Now faith is
being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see’ Hebrews
11:1-2. We know what we want…we have stated our desire…we have determined our
dream. However, there are obstacles that
stand in our path, creating doubt and uncertainty. We do not see the way it can possibly
happen. We want to look forward in faith
but our eyes rest on the fact that ‘there are no nail marks’, and no logical way
it can occur. Her heart aches from losing a loved one and she convinces herself
she will never heal and be happy again.
A woman cannot get pregnant and determines that her value is gone and her
dream is dead. An exhausted man sees no
way out of the entrapments of his job.
The list goes on and on…
None of us can judge poor Thomas as we have all been
doubters in our dreams. We have all been
fearful to claim the desire of our heart in spite of what Jesus taught. The Bible teaches that many times dreams and
desires are realized due to our faith.
Blessings will come when we choose to believe instead of demanding proof
and calculating ways. Thankfully, God is
patient with our doubt. While He doesn’t
hold it against us He may withhold blessings from us until our faith takes a stand and
completely believes. ‘…blessed are those who have not seen and
yet have believed.’ John 20:29.
Thomas wanted his friend back even if only temporarily…he
got him for eternity. I wanted my
daughter to live…she leads women into sobriety testifying to God’s grace. My sister was given 2-4 months…we were
blessed with 11 months. My dad was
diagnosed in the final stage…God gave us 4 years. Whatever your dream is God will give you
more. Don’t dare to dream but believe in
what you are asking Him to deliver.
It will be more than you could
ever comprehend. ‘Now to him who is able to do immeasurably
more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within
us, to him be glory…’ Eph. 4:20.
Blessed are those…
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