John 20:28

The fourth particular in this Narration, is, the use which Thomas makes of this offer. It seems he did not presume to touch Christ, or thrust his hand into his side, but contented himself with seeing Christ, v. 29. as abhorring his own folly in so prescribing. But, upon what he saw, and upon the consideration of Christs condescendence and his weaknesse, he gives a faire confession concerning Christs Deity, and closeth with him. Whence learn, 1. Great mountains of unbelief, which seem insuperable unto Saints, will easily flow down and evanish at Christs presence; for, Thomas his wilfulnesse is now cured without making use (as appeareth) of all that he required. 2. It is the duty of such as have offended others by their failings, to be eminent and exemplary in their recovering of themselves; And God may, oft-times, make the last to be first, in their out-stripping others who were before them; for, here Thomas who had miscarried so far, giveth a fairer confession then any of the rest had done. 3. When Christ is well seen, and the way of his Resurrection, and his condescendence to his people are well considered, he will be undeniably seen to be God; for, Thomas, now perswaded of his Resurrection, and considering his dealing with him, crieth out that he is God, seeing no man could rise so as he did, but he who is God also, which his tender kindnesse to himself did further confirme. 4. Christ being looked upon in his glory, and as God, it may and should allure hearts to close with and embrace him: and they who indeed consider him to be such a one, cannot but claim to an interest in him: Therefore Thomas calls him my God. 5. Such as finde the sweetnesse of an interest in Christ as their God, it will perswade their hearts to allow unto him a dominion and Lordship over them, to guide and dispose of them at his pleasure; for, Thomas here conjoyneth these, My Lord, and my God.