I'll believe it when I see it!

"I'll believe it when I see it!" It is a common phrase of doubt, an expression we use when we really just want more proof. Thomas basically used the same expression in the upper room when it came to Jesus' resurrection. And here, we see that Jesus responded in a unique way. "...blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

Then Jesus told him [Thomas], "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29

The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, said that believing without seeing is the lifestyle of all Christ-followers (2 Cor. 5:7). It is during those times when we can't see the whole picture that our faith has the opportunity to grow the most. That's also when doubt can come into play. And we have to choose whether or not we turn to Jesus and give him our full trust and faith.

If there's something in your life that's causing you to doubt, turn that over to Christ. Because it's during those times of doubt that we have the opportunity to turn to the One who can help us truly live by faith and not by sight.