You know that a plant needs light and water to grow. If you don’t water it, it will eventually die. You don’t need to understand exactly how it grows. Nevertheless, it grows. It is similar with God. Roland, an interim manager and coach from eastern Switzerland, says: Our minds are not sufficient to fully comprehend God. He is greater than anything we can imagine. But God has not remained hidden. He has revealed himself. He has given us guidance and, above all, shown us what he is really like through Jesus. Jesus invited people to trust him and follow him.
Even if not every question has an immediate answer, you can start with what you do recognize. Step by step. Over time, you will discover more and understand what God is really like. It is particularly encouraging that God responds to people who doubt. One of them was Thomas, a friend of Jesus. He didn’t want to just believe blindly, and Jesus met him personally. This shows that your questions are not an obstacle for God.
When you begin to trust God, you will experience for yourself how good and faithful he is. The good news is that Jesus turns especially to those who are honestly seeking.
“Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
Jesus said to Thomas in John
Text of the week: John 20:24–31
