Jesus was a man that carried his history in his flesh... after He suffered, bled and died he came back victoriously and revealed himself to his disciples. Thomas (who missed the first encounter) was not satisfied with just hearing about his return but expressed intently that he needed to see Christ in the flesh. (St. John 20:19-31) In other words he needed to see the history of what Jesus went through in his flesh. Thomas' belief was contingent upon a first-hand visual and tactile encounter with the scars and holes left from the experience that this man lived. He could not be satisfied or content with a second hand encounter. Transparency is a necessary component of our effective activity in the Kingdom of God. As believers we have to demonstrate our experience of Christ for others to see, believe and ultimately know (for themselves) who Jesus is...in other words our history of the lasting impressions (effects) of relationship with a Risen Savior in our own lives. We must show the world the History of Christ manifested in our flesh/lives.
Yes it is true that there are some who are blessed without ever seeing the history in the flesh, but Christ's example with Thomas lets us know that we can show up and in many cases keep showing up (with a consistent witness/testimony of our experience with Christ) to ensure that others are saved from their unbelief. Truly your history speaks volumes when it is carried in the flesh.
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