On this Second Sunday of Easter, St. John tells us that the disciples of Jesus are gathered together behind locked doors, in fear of the Jewish authorities. The very first word that the Risen Lord when He appeared to His disciples and a week later to Thomas, said – “Peace be with you!” (John 20: 19-31).
Thomas was doubtful and he was known as “Doubting Thomas.” After his experience with the Risen the Lord, he became a believer of Christ and proclaimed – “My Lord and My God!”
Doubt is not a bad thing. At time we have doubts. Doubt is not negative unless it leads us to choose not to believe. They are actually good because they lead us back to God for answers.
We may wonder where is God in this time of global pandemic. Here, Jesus comes and stands in the midst of all our uncertainties, trials and fear and says – “Peace be with you.”
We need to place our complete trust in the Risen Lord Jesus and depend on Him 100%. When we bring our doubts to Him surely and certainly He assures our faith in Him and salvation to our souls.
“GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD, FOR HIS LOVE HAS NO END.” (Ps 117)
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