Day 5: Doubting Thomas – From Skeptic to Believer

Devotional Thought

Thomas is often remembered for his doubt, but his story is actually a powerful picture of grace. After missing Jesus’ first resurrection appearance, Thomas struggled to believe what the others had seen. He was honest about his doubt. He didn’t hide it, fake it, or deny it. And instead of rejecting him, Jesus invited him closer.

Jesus doesn’t shame doubters—He engages them. He offered Thomas the very evidence he asked for, not to condemn him, but to restore him. The risen Christ meets us in our skepticism and transforms it into faith.

But the real beauty of the moment is Thomas’s response. When he sees and touches Jesus, he proclaims, “My Lord and my God!”—one of the clearest declarations of Jesus’ divinity in all of Scripture. The doubter became the worshiper.

And then Jesus speaks a word to all of us: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” That’s you. That’s us. We may not have touched the scars, but we’ve felt His love. We may not have seen His resurrected body, but we’ve seen His power at work in our lives.

Doubt is not the enemy of faith; it’s the soil where deeper faith can grow—if we’re willing to bring it to Jesus. He’s not afraid of your questions. In fact, He may use them to draw you into a more intimate encounter with Him.

Reflection Points

1. What doubts or questions have you been afraid to bring to Jesus?

2. How does Thomas’s story challenge your view of what it means to have “strong faith”?

3. When has God met you in a moment of uncertainty or weakness and strengthened your belief?

Practical Applications

1. Write it out

Journal one question or doubt you’ve been wrestling with in your faith. Then write a prayer asking Jesus to meet you in it.

2. Seek answers in community

Talk to a trusted believer or spiritual mentor about something you’ve been questioning. Let your faith grow through relationship.

3. Declare your belief

Say aloud or write down a personal statement of faith today: “Jesus, You are my Lord and my God.”