Following the joy of Easter, many of us quickly return to old routines—spiritual numbness, distractions, or doubt. But resurrection was never meant to be a one-day celebration. It was a call to transformation.
In John 20:19–31, we meet the disciples hiding in fear and doubt after Jesus’ death. Into their locked room and anxious hearts, Jesus speaks peace—not once, but three times—and breathes on them the Holy Spirit. He reminds them, and us, that belief is not based solely on sight, but on trust in His presence and promises. Thomas, who doubts, is not condemned, but compassionately invited to believe. His journey shows us that even in our skepticism, Christ meets us with grace and truth.
In Joel 1:1–12, we begin a new study of a prophetic voice crying out in a time of devastation. Joel speaks to a nation ravaged by locusts—economic and spiritual ruin brought on by their disobedience. He urges them to “wake up” and see that their dependence on worldly pleasures has blinded them to God’s presence. Joel reminds us that the things of this world—wine, wealth, and comfort—can be taken in an instant, but the love of God endures and calls us to repentance and restoration.
Together, these passages urge us to wake up from spiritual slumber, to believe even when we do not see, and to pass down the truth of God from generation to generation. Faith is not passive; it requires action. It requires trust. It requires a choice to believe.

Challenge Statement:
This week, wake up from spiritual slumber, believe fully in Christ without needing to see, and boldly share His transforming love with those around you.