John 21 - Doubt

South Shore Community Church

The story of Thomas, often called 'Doubting Thomas,' highlights the struggle between doubt and faith. After missing Jesus' initial appearance to the disciples, Thomas declared he wouldn't believe until he saw and touched Jesus' wounds. A week later, Jesus appeared again and invited Thomas to do just that, saying, 'Stop doubting and believe.' This encounter shows that Jesus meets us in our doubts and provides what we need to believe. Faith is not about having all the answers but trusting in Jesus, who does. Jesus also emphasized the importance of community and the role of the Holy Spirit in our faith journey. As we live out our faith, we are called to share Jesus' message of love, hope, and peace with the world.