Friday was tough. Put yourself in the disciples shoes. Your teacher, your leader, your King, has just been brutally killed. Let me clear this up for any doubters - there is no doubt about the death of Jesus. The duty of a Roman soldier was to ensure the victim died. If he failed, he didn't pay a fine or go to jail a few days, he paid for it with his own life.
But Saturday had to be hard as well. Many of us have lost loved ones and you know the absolutely drained feeling of fatigue after that initial day of deep emotions and constant visits. They had to be exhausted, stressed, and empty of patience.
On top of that, they were now in fear for their own lives. A week later when Jesus came to them, they were behind locked doors indicating they were still worried, still scared, still confused. But in the midst of these dark days of uncertainty, they didn't give up.
How they had faith I don't know. Most of us would have been (and still are) like Thomas - we want to see the proof. But remember Jesus' words in John 20:29 - "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Jesus knew we wouldn't see his physical body and He knew many during his time likely wouldn't believe the stories told by the disciples. But He blessed us even then.
Maybe you're facing a dreary Saturday, a tough season, or a long road ahead and you can't see the finish line. Don't stop in the midst of the fear, the hurt, or the uncertainty. Keep going - one week, one day, one hour, one moment at a time. Your Sunday is coming too!
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