Doubting Thomas

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Caravaggio

What's all the excitement?

What's all the fuss?

Asked a simple man named Didymus.

I was not there.

I did not see.

My teacher is dead.

I'm glad it's not me.

I live my life in a spiritual drought.

I am double-minded and inclined to doubt.

We have seen him.

It's true, our dear friend.

Death of the body,

need not be the end.

Reach with your finger and behold his hands.

The saviour in our midst.

In front of you, he stands.

Reach hither thy hand and thrust it into his side.

Be not afraid ...

... 'tis for you and all that he died ...

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

All of us suffer doubt at one time or another, but the example of doubting Thomas provides both instruction and encouragement. However, doubting Christians have two things doubting Thomas did not have—the indwelling Holy Spirit and the written New Testament. Good solid write – highlighting poetically and poignantly the instructional story.

[Pete]

thank you Phill, appreciate your thoughts. and of course, the exchange was, “My Lord and my God!” to which, the response was, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen, and yet have believed.”

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Amen & so Beautifully written! Eloquent, great theme, rhyme, flow in a classical style. Appreciate the Caravaggio masterpiece as well. Thank you!

[Pete]

thank you A.P.H. you are very welcome. amen indeed. now you're talkin' girl!