Without a Doubt

We can all be a little skeptical at times. We don’t always trust the news media. We may have our doubts about the government. And who really believes the weatherman anymore? But there are some things that we have to know that we know that we know—without a doubt.

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. As Christians, our faith is based on the fact that He—the Son of God—died on the cross and rose from the dead. His sacrifice freed us of our sin debt. But from the beginning, there were those who desired to cast doubt on this belief. Matthew 28:11-15 tells us that when the chief priests received word that Jesus was risen, they bribed the guards who were watching His tomb to spread the rumor that Jesus’ body was stolen by His disciples.

One would think that at least Jesus’ disciples, who walked with Him throughout His ministry, would immediately believe and trust that He had risen. After Jesus appeared to some of the disciples after His resurrection, there was one who expressed doubt. Thomas, who had not been with the group when Jesus first appeared, declared that he would only believe when he was able to touch the holes in the Lord’s hands and His side. John 20:27 tells us that Thomas received the opportunity to do just that.

As for the rest of us, Jesus said, “…Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” While we may never see the physical evidence of His resurrection, we can still stand strong in our belief. As Christians, we see and feel His presence every day. We know—without a doubt—that He lives.

Happy Easter!