Thomas, Peter and I

John chapter 20: 24 - 29 has always been a place in Scripture where I go when my spiritual strength grows weak. Thomas and his unbelief at the upper room seem to be a normal human response to that day. In verse 29 Jesus says to Thomas, "Because you have seen me, you believe; blessed are those who have not seen and yet believed." Jesus tells us we are blessed and with that in mind the day looks much brighter.

Peter (The Rock) and his denial of Christ before the crucifixion may lead one to think he committed an unforgivable sin. Yet in John 21:15 -17 Jesus reinstates Peter by asking him three times, "Do you love me?" The reaction of the two men shows me that Jesus is not only my Savior, but a close, personal and caring friend.

So as we close this week's devotions I leave you with these Scriptures. John 15:12 -13. "My command is this; Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for a friend."

He laid down his life for all of us. (His friends) That makes my day much brighter.

Scriptures are from the NIV

Blessings