April 15, 2026
Confessing Jesus - Part 3
John 20:26-28
04/15/2026
26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again,
and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were
locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said,
``Peace be with you.''
27 Then he said to Thomas, ``Put your finger here,
and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place
it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.''
28 Thomas answered him, ``My Lord and my God!''
(ESV)
Last Sunday the Church prayed:
Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the
Lord's resurrection may by Your grace confess in our
life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God.
Yesterday we asked the question, ``How does this prayer
relate to Thomas?''
Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and
Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked,
Jesus came and stood among them and said, ``Peace be
with you.'' Then he said to Thomas, ``Put your finger
here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and
place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.''
Thomas answered him, ``My Lord and my God!''
Because we are born in sin, each one of us needs convincing
of the truth that Jesus Christ died and rose again for our
salvation. For Thomas it was touching Jesus. As he realized the
truth that Jesus is risen from the dead, he confessed his faith,
calling Jesus ``My Lord and my God.'' Faith confesses Christ
Jesus, just as the prayer of the day asks God to enable us to do.
We confess our faith in thought, word, and deed. As we look
to Christ Jesus for our redemption from sin and eternal death, we
also become more aware of the needs of our neighbors. Our
desires turn from our selfishness to the good of others.
May our Lord grant us faith which confesses Jesus as Lord
and God. Amen.