Honest doubts

When they saw [Jesus], they worshipped Him; but some doubted. — Matthew 28:17

Our experience tells us that people do not return from the grave. At the heart of our desolation when death strikes is the awful certainty that in this life we will not see our loved ones again. We attend funerals to honor their memory and grieve our loss, but we do not expect to be greeted at the door by the person who has died.

In light of this, it should not seem surprising that Jesus’ disciples were reluctant to believe that He had risen from the dead. Following the testimony of the women who had seen an angel, an empty tomb, and Jesus Himself (Matt. 28:1-10), “the 11 disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshipped Him; but some doubted” (vv.16-17).

Among those who were closest to the Lord and had heard His remarkable teaching and witnessed His powerful miracles, some doubted that Jesus was actually alive again. But the honest doubts of the disciples soon turned to joy and hope as they embraced the reality of their risen Lord.

What do we doubt about Jesus body? Does our experience tells us that our past mistakes, present struggles, or future prospects can’t be changed? With fresh memories of Easter, trust that He can do all things.       — David McCasland

Where Jesus reigns there is no fear;

No restless doubt, no hopeless tear;

No raging sea nor tempest dread,

But quietness and calm instead. — Anon.

READ: Matthew 28

One look to Calvary can dispel your doubts.

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