Daily Devotion

“You can only destroy this temporary physical body, but you cannot touch the dwelling place of my soul, for my life is already connected with my Lord.”

Thomas · The Adventures of Thomas

Scripture

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who can kill the body but not destroy the soul. But fear God who has the power to destroy both the soul and the body in hell.

Reflection

Thomas's dying words resonate with the teachings of Jesus, profoundly impacting those of us who, though living in comfort, are often plagued by anxiety. We are frequently preoccupied with temporary gains and losses, physical comfort, or the opinions of others, neglecting the truly inviolable abode of the soul. Thomas proved with his life that when one's life is fully connected with the Lord, worldly threats and the shadow of death lose their power. Today, have I built my security on material things that can be destroyed? Lord, grant me a perspective beyond the present, to disregard fleeting power, and to revere only the God who rules over eternal life.