Posted on 08/09/2015 12:20:13 PM PDT by CHRISTIAN DIARIST
24 One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),[a] was not with the others when Jesus came. 25 They told him, We have seen the Lord!
But he replied, I wont believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.
26 Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. Peace be with you, he said. 27 Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Dont be faithless any longer. Believe!
28 My Lord and my God! Thomas exclaimed.
29 Then Jesus told him, You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.
Footnotes:
You said that where two are three are gathered in your Name; that you'd be with them.
Well; I know that MORE than two or three FReepers, that believe on your name; have gathered in this thread to pray for those who do NOT believe.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Isaiah 55:11
So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent.
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