Thomas's answer is the clearest confession in the Gospels: Jesus is Lord and God.
“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.”John 20:28 (KJV)
What does “Lord and God” mean in John 20:28?
Thomas calls Jesus both Lord and God, using words that point to His authority and His divinity. John places this confession near the end of his Gospel as the high point of what people came to see.
Going deeper
Thomas does not touch the wounds, at least John does not say so. He simply answers with the boldest words anyone speaks in the Gospel: my Lord and my God. Notice the word my, used twice. It is personal. He does not say that Jesus is a lord or a god in general. He says that Jesus is his Lord and his God. This is faith that has moved from a question to a surrender.
That is what the resurrection is meant to lead us to. It is not merely proof of an event. It calls for a response. Consider how you would say it in your own words today. Is Jesus your Lord, the one whose word carries authority in your decisions? Is He your God, the one you worship and trust with your life? Say the words aloud if you can, slowly and honestly. They are as fitting now as they were then.
Reflect
What would it mean to say my Lord and my God about Jesus today?
Pray
My Lord and my God, I bow before You. Take my questions and my doubts, and receive my trust and my worship. In Jesus' name, amen.
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