John 20:29 (Doubt)

Carl Bloch - "The Doubting Thomas"

Doubt,

filled with the essence

of my own demise.

Others have spoken of their insights.

Am I jealous

that I was not in the room,

or have I always been skeptical?

Doubt,

it can't be cured by a sermon,

no matter if His word

is built on your foundation.

I have always questioned

what I can't see or touch.

Doubt,

my fingers probe the wounds,

the open sores

where they pierced you.

Not only are my eyes

given proof,

but my hands as well.

Doubt,

is there a deeper blessing

to faith

when we believe without seeing?

Is there more intimacy

in our innocent trust

when we can't trace His wounds,

but know they are there?

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