When you think of it, to believe the Gospel is to believe something fantastic, as in a fantasy. Of all the people you have known who have died, not one, I daresay, has risen from the dead, physically. Yet we are to believe that Jesus rose physically from the grave, from death to physical life. We would like to believe, we yearn to believe, but it is clearly understandable that we might have a doubt or two, perhaps until we see and experience evidence of resurrection in our own lives, or in the lives of those around us. In last week's sermon we heard about Helen Keller, who was blind from birth but who accomplished great things and who, to this moment, is a courageous model for all who have to live with a significant handicap.
Healthy questions keep faith dynamic.
Unless we start with doubts we cannot have a deep-rooted faith. God is God. And God doesn't take umbrage or offense. If you and I are in a good trusting relationship, then it is in fact important to the maintenance of that high-quality bond, that we be honest with each other when something is bothering one of us. After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side.