John 11:16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Do Thomas’ words reflect his belief?

John 20:24-25 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

Or do these words reflect Thomas’ belief?

Didymus means two fold; twain; twin. It would seem that this Thomas is a double minded man but in truth he is not. Thomas followed the teacher, his rabbi, the miracle worker, the man with power. He believed enough in Jesus that he was willing to die with Him.

When Jesus died where was Thomas? He wasn’t on one of the other two crosses that day. Does his absence mean that Thomas didn’t believe what he said? No. It just means that he didn’t understand the significance of what was about to happen.

In the second occurrence, Thomas said he would not believe Christ had risen until he saw the wounds for himself. This once again reflects upon his not understanding the significance of what had just happened.

Belief without significant understanding is just a baseless opinion. This is why Jesus said that after He left the Comforter would come, the Spirit of Truth. It is the Holy Spirit that gives significant understanding and turns opinion into belief.

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Luke 10:38-42 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

I look at Mary and Martha as two types of Christians. Martha is the dedicated servant. Mary is the dedicated worshiper. Both are saved, both have a relationship with Jesus. Servants are needful, without a doubt. Our churches would suffer from neglect without them. Their contributions in fellowship are worthy of recognition and gratitude. Thank you all.

So what is it about Mary that sets her apart? I pointed it out yesterday but didn’t finish the thought.

John 11:33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.

These Jews that had come to comfort Mary and Martha at the death of their brother Lazarus stayed with Mary while Martha went to meet Jesus. When Mary got up to meet Jesus they followed her. The only real difference between Mary and Martha in the eyes of these Jews was a dedication to serve and a dedication to worship. It was the Mary type that intrigued these religious types.

It is your devotion to worship that sets you apart from others. When you go to meet with Jesus, they will follow you. Following those who follow Jesus is being lead to Jesus.