Have you ever doubted that something important was true? After Jesus arose from the grave He appeared to His disciples several times. Once, He was on a mountain in Galilee. The eleven disciples gathered there and worshiped Him, but some “doubted.” “Doubt” means to waiver or be uncertain. They were uncertain as to who Jesus was.
Some scholars think that this mountain was the place where 500 disciples were gathered with the eleven and saw Jesus. If so, I am certain that there were people who doubted. When the women first told the disciples they had seen the risen Lord, even they did not believe them. When Jesus appeared in the upper room that first Sunday evening some of them did not believe and marveled. Thomas doubted Jesus was alive and said he would have to see Him with his own eyes and touch the scars in His body. But the doubts of these disciples were changed to faith when they saw Him and heard Him speak.
Jesus did not condemn them or belittle them for their doubts. He accepted them and taught them. At times, we all may have doubts concerning the truth of God’s word. Jesus still loves us and will continue to reveal Himself to us. As you continue to listen to Him and obey Him fully, you will find your doubts slowly being transformed to faith.
Pastor Phillip
