When Jesus' disciples told Thomas they had seen the resurrected Christ, he was skeptical. Thomas, who wasn't present during Jesus' first appearance to the disciples, declared he wouldn't believe unless he could see and touch Jesus' wounds himself.

Eight days later, Jesus appeared again when Thomas was present. With remarkable patience and understanding, Jesus invited Thomas to touch His wounds, saying, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."

This intimate encounter led Thomas to make one of the most profound declarations of faith in Scripture, proclaiming, "My Lord and my God!" His journey from doubt to belief demonstrates how Jesus meets us in our uncertainty, turning questioning into conviction.

Thomas's experience teaches us several valuable lessons:

• Doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it can be a stepping stone to deeper belief
• Jesus responds to sincere questioning with patience and evidence
• Personal encounter with Christ transforms uncertainty into conviction

This story, found in John 20:24-29, reminds us that faith sometimes requires wrestling with doubt, and Jesus welcomes honest seekers. Thomas's transformation from skeptic to believer encourages all who struggle with faith questions to bring their doubts directly to Jesus.

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