Doubting Thomas

When I think of Thomas (Didymus) I recall him doubting the resurrection of Jesus. Then I read John 11:16.

Jesus had received word that Lazarus was sick. Yet Jesus waited  2 days before he said to the disciples, "let us go back to Judea" verse 7.

 Now Judea was the place where they wanted him dead so this was a huge risk to Jesus and his disciples. After a bit of discussion Thomas speaks up in verse 16. Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, Let us also go, so that we may die with him. 

Even faced with death he remained loyal to Jesus. Even though he did not fully understand he remained loyal to Jesus. 

Here Thomas is loyal to Jesus but later he doubts. How often do I go back and forth between loyalty, obedience and then doubt or not understanding. How about you? 

Till next time...