“One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came. They told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he replied, ‘I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.'” John 20:24-25 NLT
Many times I would doubt my ability to care for Famous when I first brought him home. Did I give him the proper food and the right amount? Did I spend enough time with him? Did I choose a good veterinarian? Did I groom him properly? Did I offer him enough exercise?
Less than two weeks after bringing him home my abilities as a caregiver were seriously brought into question. Famous contracted a virus that could have killed him. He could not eat and began losing weight. He could not even stand on his legs. I prayed that he would have a chance to grow up and spend his life with me.
He did survive, of course. And for me, his survival was based in faith making his whole life a precious gift worthy of my stewardship. How would I be able to share this blessing with others?
We fall short everyday when we are uncertain of God’s presence in our lives, when we are selfish rather than generous, when we are naive rather than wise, or when we are afraid rather than bold. Doubt is a part of human nature. It can cripple us and deny us our gifts, or it can help us to find new confidence in the power of the risen Lord, Jesus Christ.
Teach me the lesson of moving beyond my doubts today, Lord, when they overtake me.
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