The bible says Thomas was called the twin (John 11:16; 20:24). We call him doubting Thomas because he did not believe the other disciples that they had been with Jesus. We forget that the everyone doubted at first and that we also have doubted.
The only difference between most of us and Thomas, is that Thomas expressed his doubts to his friends (John 20:24-25). Our tendency is to struggle alone in the darkness of doubt. We do not allow others to minister to us.
Jesus did not condemn Thomas for his struggle to believe. He simply showed him his scars and said, "...do not be unbelieving, but believe" (John 20:26-27). When we find ourselves struggling to believe God is involved in our lives, we need to remember his scars. Ask God to reveal himself to you, then watch and wait. He always meets us where we are.
