Jesus understands his friends’ doubts and deals with them in a powerful way. He addresses their feelings and thoughts and shows them his wounded hands and feet: “Look… It really is me.”
The ease with which Jesus speaks about worries, fears, and doubts shows me how approachable, sensitive, and personal his interactions with people are. He also lovingly responds to Thomas, allowing him to place his fingers in his wounds. What a turbulent scene Jesus’ disciples witnessed! Their teacher was executed like a murderer, even though he preached love and lived it.
The Jewish leaders of that time masked their doubts with arrogance and presumptuous arguments. Thomas, on the other hand, spoke his mind honestly. He wanted to see Jesus, and the Son of God granted his wish.
How do you deal with doubts? Think about where and how you have experienced Jesus so far.
«Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?
JEsus says in Luke 24,38b–39a
Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself!»
When do you start having doubts?
Weekly text: Luke 24,36–49
