We Are To Live By Faith

 Thomas was not the fool who says in his heart, "there is no God." He was not the rebellious man, with 'a reprobate mind', as described in Romans chapter 1. Thomas loved the Lord desperately, but allowed human reasoning to eclipse the truth. He permitted unbelief to cloud his faith. Thomas, like so many today, yearned that his human senses would secure the deep desire of his heart. So many today long for a voice or vision to supplement their faith. They desire a supernatural sign or a special revelation to safeguard their trust in God. But we are to live by faith and not by sight. We Are To Live By Faith and not by signs. We are to live by faith and not because of some alternative system that supports our faith.
 Whatever value we place on bodily senses or emotional awareness to stimulate and inform us, God's greater commendation and divine approbation is given to the one who is not influenced by physical senses, human emotions or life's circumstances, but who simply trusts His Word.
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Our United Prayer:
Thank You, Father, for opening our spiritual eyes of faith to see You and the Lord Jesus. We pray that we will not rely on senses or emotions to inform us of Your love and grace, but will trust the truth of Your Word. Strengthen our faith in You today, Lord. Send us out as messengers to proclaim You as our Lord and our God. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.