Scriptural Focus: John 20:19-29 Faith is not the absence of , it is often in the midst of it. The Loneliness of Doubt (John 20:24) Doubt can make us feel and . Even in his questions, Thomas stayed close to his of Faith. More than Words, We Need an Encounter (John 20:27) Thomas needed more than someone else’s . Jesus met Thomas in the of his doubts. God is not afraid of my doubts. He invites me into an relationship. Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28) Thomas’ encounter with Jesus changed him into a bold . Christ doesn’t call me to simply believe, he wants to in me. Offer Your Clay to Jesus We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. (Isaiah 64:8) What if where you are today (your clay) is the very place Jesus wants to meet you? Will you offer it to Him? When have I felt isolated or spiritually left out like Thomas? What doubts or questions am I currently carrying that I haven’t voiced to God? What would it look like for me to invite Jesus into those doubts today? How might my own encounter with Christ become a witness to others? Journal A Prayer: