And Thomas answered and said unto him, "My LORD and my God." John
20:28
Here we see the character of Thomas fully revealed. 'My Lord and My
God' is the most beautiful statement of faith ever made by man. It reveals
the depth of faith that Thomas had reached to, by that time.
Not very long ago, Peter had confessed that Jesus was "Messiah, the Son of God" and Jesus had told him that the Heavenly Father had revealed this truth to Peter. In the same manner, at this solemn moment, as Thomas confessed "My Lord and My God", indeed the same Father had raised the faith of Thomas to such a great level that he was now able to see the Lord for who He was - God Himself.
Earlier, if Thomas had doubted more than the others, here we see his faith being raised even more than the others. Out of such a pinnacle of faith comes out the words "My Lord and My God". From that depth of doubtfulness, Thomas had been raised to the the heights of faithfulness. Indeed at that solemn moment, Thomas became faith personified. And as the Lord said in the case of Peter, on such a rock of faith of the Apostles is built the Holy Church, and the Devil will have no power over it.Haleluiah!
My Lord and My God - such a strong expression of faith indeed was needed from Thomas, because he was to be soon sent to the most difficult and dangerous journey to the far east to preach the Gospel and suffer for His Lord and His God. The character of Thomas was built on the rock like faith of Thomas out of which was born the Church of the East and the Catholicate that guards that Church. Perhaps that rock like faith, expressed in the words "My Lord and My God" is the reason why the Malankara Church is even today able to emanate that same uncorrupt and undefiled faith after 20 centuries, despite all adversities.
That rock like faith of Thomas continues to hold the Malankara Church today. Glory to the Lord and God of Thomas.
Character of Thomas : Held Firmly by the Lord.
Src: ICON
Not very long ago, Peter had confessed that Jesus was "Messiah, the Son of God" and Jesus had told him that the Heavenly Father had revealed this truth to Peter. In the same manner, at this solemn moment, as Thomas confessed "My Lord and My God", indeed the same Father had raised the faith of Thomas to such a great level that he was now able to see the Lord for who He was - God Himself.
Earlier, if Thomas had doubted more than the others, here we see his faith being raised even more than the others. Out of such a pinnacle of faith comes out the words "My Lord and My God". From that depth of doubtfulness, Thomas had been raised to the the heights of faithfulness. Indeed at that solemn moment, Thomas became faith personified. And as the Lord said in the case of Peter, on such a rock of faith of the Apostles is built the Holy Church, and the Devil will have no power over it.Haleluiah!
My Lord and My God - such a strong expression of faith indeed was needed from Thomas, because he was to be soon sent to the most difficult and dangerous journey to the far east to preach the Gospel and suffer for His Lord and His God. The character of Thomas was built on the rock like faith of Thomas out of which was born the Church of the East and the Catholicate that guards that Church. Perhaps that rock like faith, expressed in the words "My Lord and My God" is the reason why the Malankara Church is even today able to emanate that same uncorrupt and undefiled faith after 20 centuries, despite all adversities.
That rock like faith of Thomas continues to hold the Malankara Church today. Glory to the Lord and God of Thomas.
Character of Thomas : Held Firmly by the Lord.
Src: ICON
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