Blessed Are Those Who Believe

Thomas wanted proof. He wanted to see the wounds, touch the scars, and remove every doubt before he’d believe. But Jesus turned Thomas's hesitation into a blessing declared across centuries:

“Blessed are those who have not seen
and yet have believed.”

John 20:29

That blessing includes us.

We’ve never watched Jesus calm a storm, raise the dead, or step out of an empty tomb. Yet through the testimony of Scripture, the witness of the apostles, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, we’ve come to know Him deeply.

Biblical faith isn't blind faith. It’s grounded trust in a Savior who’s revealed Himself through real history - fulfilling prophecy, transforming lives, and conquering death. While the world says, "Seeing is believing," Jesus flips the script: Believing is blessed.

If you’re walking through a season where you can't see what God is doing, take heart. Faith doesn't mean having every answer figured out - it means trusting the One who holds them.

One day, our faith will finally become sight. Until then, blessed are those who believe.

- David Delfeld

Provided by "I Am With You Always"

Jesus Wants You To Know...

This blessing of three Persons in one greatly enriches your prayer life. You can pray to the Father in My Name; you can also speak directly to Me. And the Holy Spirit is continually available to help you with your prayers. Do not be perturbed by mysteries of the Godhead. Instead, respond to these wonders with joyous praise and adoration!

"Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me."

John 12:44-45

Provided by "Jesus Always" by Sarah Young

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20

Prayer: Lord, Help Me To Be Slow To Anger

Lord, help me be slow to anger, pausing before I react, controlling my temper instead of letting it control me, responding with patience instead of exploding.

Anger comes so quickly, rising up before I’ve even thought about it, reacting faster than wisdom, speaking before I consider consequences, and I regret it every time.

Teach me to create space between what triggers me and how I respond, to breathe before I speak, to think before I act, to choose patience over instant reaction.

Being slow to anger doesn’t mean never feeling angry but refusing to let anger dictate my words and actions, controlling the response even when the emotion is strong.

Help me recognize my triggers, the things that set me off quickly, so I can be more aware, more prepared, more intentional about slowing down when anger rises.

Remind me that You are slow to anger, patient with me through countless provocations, and I’m called to reflect Your character in how I handle my own anger.

Give me self-control when I feel anger building, wisdom to know when to speak and when to stay silent, grace to respond gently even when I feel like exploding.

Let me be slow to anger today, pausing instead of reacting, choosing patience over temper, reflecting Your character in how I handle frustration and provocation.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Provided by "Faithful Grace"

Scripture: Psalm 107:14