Daily Devotional - Growing In Grace - Week 18 - Day 116 - 4/26/26 - "From Doubt to Faith"

Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“From Doubt to Faith”
Scripture: John 20:25–27

“The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.”

Devotion:
Thomas often gets labeled as “the doubter,” yet his struggle is deeply human. He wasn’t rejecting Jesus—he was wrestling with disappointment, grief, and unanswered questions. Thomas wanted proof because belief felt risky again after the trauma of the cross.

What’s remarkable is how Jesus responds. He does not shame Thomas, rebuke him harshly, or dismiss his doubts. Instead, Jesus meets Thomas exactly where he is. He invites Thomas to examine the wounds—the very scars that prove love, sacrifice, and victory.

Jesus’ words, “Stop doubting and believe,” are not a condemnation; they are an invitation. Faith does not mean the absence of questions—it means bringing those questions to Jesus and trusting Him with them.

Heart Check:

• Where am I struggling to believe right now?
• Have I been keeping my doubts from Jesus instead of bringing them to Him?
• Do I believe Jesus is patient enough to meet me where I am?

Application:
Today, don’t hide your doubts or fears. Bring them honestly to Jesus. Just as He did with Thomas, Jesus will meet you with grace, compassion, and truth. Faith grows not by pretending everything is fine, but by trusting Jesus in the middle of uncertainty.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for being patient with my doubts and gentle with my fears. Help me bring every question to You instead of pulling away. Strengthen my faith, and remind me that You are always willing to meet me where I am. Help me move from doubt to trust, one step at a time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.