Thomas often receives the greatest criticism because of his desire to see the hands and side of Jesus.

However, scripture teaches that all the apostles fled when Jesus was condemned to die. All the apostles initially doubted reports from the women who claimed they had seen Him.

It should not take a visible manifestation of Jesus to recognize that the whole of who we are is connected to Jesus as Lord.

Thomas was one who challenged the report, demonstrated in his expression of doubt. However, once he saw Jesus, he did not hesitate to confess what all leaders should place at the foundation of their leadership.