Monday, March 28, 2016

JONATHAN

Hi, I’m Jonathan Crabtree, Pastor for Student Ministry at Central – a United Methodist Community. Do you recognize me? Most people don’t, because they haven’t seen me since I cut my hair. But, rest assured, it’s me. The followers of Jesus didn’t recognize him after he rose from the dead, either, and it wasn’t because he got a haircut! Thomas said he wouldn’t believe until he touched the wounds in Jesus’ hands and side. Sometimes, we call him, “Doubting Thomas.”

We all doubt sometimes, and not just faith in God, but we doubt our family and friends. When we doubt, we draw back from the relationship when we should be engaging in the relationship and asking questions to feed our curious doubting minds.

Do you doubt this whole following Jesus thing? That’s ok! Don’t draw back and always wonder, engage in a relationship with someone who follows Jesus and ask questions. Read the Bible and touch the ‘wounds’ of God’s love as read on the pages. Be a part of our community of faith and ask the questions of doubt and watch what God will do. Soon, you will begin to recognize God’s love for you. Happy Easter!