John 20:24-28
24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.
25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"
27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."
28 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!"

The word connected has much significance in today's life. We just can't imagine being without our cell phone, sms, mails, missed calls etc. We have become accessible 24 hours a day. Even though it is easy to be connected to others easily now-a-days, the truth about being truly connected to others or the depth of this connection is definitely under scanner.

Why Thomas missed that all important meeting? We don't know. Not only he missed being connected with Jesus, he missed his connection (read trust) with his brothers and sisters, he missed the connection with scriptures - mistrust and unbelief has made its den in his heart.

Good things can be a distraction. Like a university professor found out recently. The university provided laptops for its students and the students keep the device open to take notes while the lecture is on. But they do engage themselves with chat, tweet, facebook, comment, mail etc. also during the class. So it is a big distraction during the learning process.

What 'good things' distract you from growing spiritually - missing meetings, not being connected to Jesus and his disciples? Stop doubting and believe!