Love you all, praying for you.
Was in my office this morning, just walking out my PiVAT that God gave me for today. And I looked at my left hand. I’ve done that a million times – but paid no attention. But today I noticed two white lines like a sideways 'y'… I instantly remembered the frustrating day that produced that scar. A minor injury doing something I normally didn’t do, wasn’t skilled at, and smashed my hand which made the rest of my day – a pain in the hand. I’m a little embarrassed because – compared to the scars some people carry, it’s not even worth mentioning. But I noticed that God healed it completely. Yet there is still the white line as a reminder - which becomes more noticeable in summer - the tanner my hand gets. The scar is still visible – while completely healed. And God told me of the choice presented with every scar - the opportunity... I can remember the pain, and the frustration, or I can remember what God saved me from. That injury could have been severe, it could have been crippling. No matter how bad the scar – it could have destroyed you - but it didn't. You're still here. God saved you. You could have lost you your life, or it could have caused your life to be utterly ruined! But God not only saved me physically from serious harm, He saved me from every effect of what the devil intended for evil. And the only thing left – is this scar – to remind me not of the pain, but of His promise. He never left me, He never did forsake me. Some scars are self inflicted – our own poor choice, carelessness or stupidity. Other scars are caused by situations beyond our control, or other people – even those with evil intent. They say some wounds never heal, some scars never heal. But don’t believe what people say. God says, "I will wipe away every tear from their eyes." He does it down here, not just up there. Jesus had some scars. They were reminders not of his painful suffering, but the salvation it brought! Thomas, put your fingers in the nail holes, put your hand in my side. Every scar – has a salvation story. What God brought you through, and saved you from. People say time heals all wounds. Time never healed anything. Only God can heal. Only God can deliver. Only God can change your mind to see the salvation that is so much greater than any scar. Genesis 41:50 – Before the years of famine came, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and my father’s household.” (God’s made me forget the scars.) The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” Praying that every time you see your scars – they would remind you of God’s faithfulness, and His fruitfulness for you – even in the troubles that come. That they would always cause you to praise, to be grateful, that you would always have a heart of thanksgiving. Someone without scars – hasn’t seen much salvation. It’s harder to relate to someone who has never gone through anything. David said Psalms 30:11 – You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. God turns our morning into dancing. Isaiah 61 – The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor. Praying that every scar – will turn you to praise, that you would know the God who loves you, and saves you, and has fruit for you even in suffering. Praying that every scar – will release your praise. Love you all, dad
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