Christ is risen-He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This week is known as Doubting Thomas Sunday-and most of us know the story that Thomas wasn’t present when Jesus first appeared to the disciples. He wanted proof of Jesus’ resurrection and asked for it. Jesus appeared again and invited Thomas to touch his wounds-he INVITED it! Thomas wasn’t scolded for wanting proof-Jesus could stand up to the questioning. That’s good news for us, doubters and skeptics we may be. God can stand up to the questioning – it’s ok to wonder and question and seek proof. When we do, we are bombarded by proof-in the Christ we see in our neighbor, in the miracles of healing and hope and love and forgiveness we see every day, in the Word and Meal we share, and in the opportunity we receive to be Christ to others as we serve God and share Christ’s love with all. What more proof could we possibly need? Christ is risen indeed!
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