Some of you may remember Mr. T—
the gold chains,
the tough‑guy persona,
a wrestler,
an actor, "The A-Team"
The "Rocky" movie
and his famous line: “I pity the fool.”
But Mr. T is alo a devout Christian.
A preacher.
And he once gave a message on Thomas’ situation
that still makes me stop and think.
He said Thomas didn’t doubt Jesus.
Thomas doubted the other apostles.
He doubted their testimony.
He doubted their excitement.
He doubted their ability to tell the truth
about something so unbelievable.
And maybe that’s closer to our hearts
than we want to admit.
Because sometimes we don’t doubt Christ—
we doubt His people.
We doubt the Church.
We doubt the witness
standing right in front of us.
We doubt the ones who say,
“I have seen the Lord.”
But Jesus doesn’t shame Thomas.
He meets him.
He invites him.
He lets Thomas touch the wounds
that saved the world.
And then Jesus blesses us—
those who have not seen,
yet still believe.
So today, when doubt rises,
don’t pity the fool.
Pity the distance.
And let Christ close it.
Just like He did for Thomas.
Amen.
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Meet me in my doubts
with Your gentle mercy.
Let my heart trust Your wounds
more than my fears.
Strengthen my faith,
Draw me close
when I struggle to believe.
Bless me with the courage
to reach toward Your truth.
Keep me steady in your grace.
Amen
St Thomas, pray for us.
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