Why "Doubting Thomas" Gets a Bad Rap (He Wasn't Alone) | John 20 | 5-Min Daily Devotional

*Why "Doubting Thomas" Gets a Bad Rap (He Wasn't Alone) | John 20 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Tuesday 14 April 2026**Have you ever been the last to know?* That slightly awkward feeling of walking in after everyone else has already moved on - Thomas knew it too, and his story might just change how you see your own doubt.*In today's 5-minute devotional, we take a fresh look at one of the most misunderstood people in the Bible - and discover that doubt and deep faith are not opposites at all.*—-*📖 In this video:** Why Thomas wasn't uniquely faithless - every disciple doubted that night* What Jesus actually did when he came back for Thomas a week later* How the greatest declaration of faith in the New Testament came straight out of doubt* The Jude 22 posture - showing mercy to those whose faith is wavering* One gentle next step you can take today—-*⏱ Timestamps:*0:00 Welcome0:21 The "last to know" feeling — we've all been there0:58 Setting the scene: the first Easter Sunday1:21 What we often skip past in this story2:04 Thomas's honest request (John 20:25)2:27 Jesus comes back — just for Thomas2:53 "My Lord and my God" — the greatest declaration of faith3:19 Jude 22: mercy for those whose faith is wavering3:37 What Frederick Buechner said about doubt and faith4:19 Three things to hold onto today5:09 Your one small step6:27 Question for the comments6:56 Closing prayer—-*📖 Key Scriptures:* Luke 24:37 | John 20:25 | John 20:27–28 | Jude 22—-*🙏 About this channel:*_Rob Westwood-Payne: 5-Minute Daily Devotionals_ brings you short, warm, Scripture-rooted Bible teaching every single day of the week. Whether you're a long-time believer or just asking questions, you're welcome here. Perfect for a quiet moment with your morning coffee. New video every morning.👇 *Subscribe so you never miss a day:*https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RobWestwoodPayne⁩  More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod