During this Easter season our scripture readings
tell of the resurrection appearances of Jesus. After spending time with Doubting Thomas, I offer the following reflection.
Dear Thomas,
How grateful we are to you for your gift of doubt;
for
questioning appearances;
for
taking the time you needed with your grief.
Grief at the great disruption
of your
heart’s desire to be moving forward in life with your friend, Jesus.
Grief at his
disappearance in such a bloody and brutal manner.
It appears that as you were longing for belonging,
Separated from the experience of your companions;
So was your Beloved One,
The One you
knew,
Who knew
you knew… knew you,
Longing for
you to know
You were
still known
Come, draw near, touch the place of my
wounds.
Let go of anything that keeps
you afraid.
Place your hand in my
side and
Know me from the
inside out, as I know you, still.
In to me, see.
Nothing has changed, except everything.
As I have been
transformed, so have you.
Believe in yourself.
Believe in me.
Believe in life.
I have known you from
of old.
I know you now, and
I hold with you a
future memory.
My life flows into you
and through you
And through you into
all you desire to be part of with me.
Dear Thomas,
Thank you for letting your doubt out.
