Monday, May 25, 2026

Scripture

“When they saw him, they worshiped him; but they doubted.” Matthew 28:17

Reflections

It’s easy to beat yourself up over doubt.  Questions present themselves within our minds.  We have a difficult time understanding.  We doubt.

The resurrected Christ spent time with his disciples on numerous occasions.  The one who was dead was now alive, right there in front of them.  One would think that after spending that kind of time with him, there would be absolutely no doubt within their minds.  But the story reads, “they doubted”.

The resurrection of Christ is difficult to grasp with our minds.  It is a mystery and wonder of God.  It is too great for us to fully understand.  This is why Jesus calls us to trust in him even when we do not understand.

The evil one is constantly in the business of planting seeds of doubt, an attempt to distance us from God, but God does not abandon us.  He sends his Spirit.  He is even able to make use of us when our faith is weak.  The disciples had their moments.  Still, through those disciples, God was able to change the world.

If God could do that with ordinary people who had their weak moments, imagine what He hopes to do through each of us!

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for not abandoning me.  Thank you for giving me a special calling.  Grant me faith, even in the midst of things I do not understand.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Matthew 28:16-20