Seeing is believing

Seeing is believing. We live in a very visual world. Our access to situations around the world can both strengthen and challenge our humanity. It allows us a medium in which we can connect almost instantly with people all around the world. This instant communication challenges us to respond to situations with the same speed. However, what we view can help determine the world we live in. There are so many choices that we can find ourselves connected solely with people as the same interest as us. We become selective in what we view and who we connect with. There is also an element in which the visual reality can determine what we consider to be true. If we have not seen it we may believe it has not happened or that it does not have an immediate effect upon us.

Thomas has the same dilemma he wants to see and experience what other people have told him about. There is a desire to believe but he wants concrete proof. When he sees and experiences the presence of Jesus his life is transformed. The same can be said of our own life when we see people who help us to encounter the person of Jesus by what they say and do. They help us to engage in a reality greater than ourselves. The challenge of Easter is to help us encounter the person of Jesus in our daily live. This encounter will always transform us and help us believe that he is truly risen!