HOW JESUS HANDLED DIFFICULT PEOPLE

When they told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, unless I see the nail in his hand and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe” (John 20:24-25).

How did Jesus manage the likes of Thomas? Jesus was very accommodating to such people; He gave them time for their folly due to His desire and compassion for the soul of men. Jesus had to return to them eight days later when Thomas was with the other disciples. He said, “Peace be with you!” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe” (20:26-27). After seeing, Thomas said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” (20:28).

These sets of people are lukewarm; they exhibit carefree attitudes and are highly opinionated. The danger is that they can delay your vision and your organization’s progress. These people self-destruct because they are unaware they hinder their advancement and progress in real life. If your doubts lead you to ask questions that lead to your desired answers, then your doubts have yielded dividends. But when doubts become stubbornness, leading to a prideful lifestyle noticed by people, those doubts would harm your faith.

Jesus told Thomas, “You believe because you have seen me, Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” (20:29). It is important as an employee to know the reason behind your organization’s vision. Knowing the vision is not enough; you also need to believe in the vision and, more importantly, the reason behind the vision of the visioner.

Once you are convinced, run with the vision! Anything short of this will make you transition from the Thomas to the Judas group. Blessed are those who believe without seeing!