Do Not Disbelieve, But Believe

The title is Jesus words to Thomas in John 20.  

We live in a world of skepticism, and there is much to be skeptical about.  There are illusions and untruths set before us constantly.  How do we know what is true and what is untrue?  In Scripture we have something different than what the world gives.  In it we find virtue and truth.  God's Holy Spirit is at work in it.  It is dependable and reliable.  Yet, when we say, "I believe in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" we cannot confess this for someone else-we must confess it for ourselves.  We must make it our own.  God gives us a solid foundation in His Word.  At some point we must be believing rather than unbelieving but God allows us to take a look and determine these things to be beyond a reasonable doubt.  

The hymn: Savior Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise.  (public domain)

The painting: Doubting Thomas by Carl Bloch.  (public domain).