Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelis
“My wounds fester and are loathsome because of my sinful folly.” (Psalm 38:5)
One evening during our vacation, we decided to go for a swim in the pool. It was late, so there wasn’t a whole lot of light to illuminate our swim. My husband decided to swim the length of the pool underwater. Not the best idea, considering it was so dark. Three quarters of the way across the pool, he bumped into the corner wall and came up holding his forehead, sporting a nasty cut across his nose. The injury was minor, but his pride took a pretty big hit.
Eventually the cut scabbed over. Isn’t it wonderful how God designed our bodies with the remarkable ability to heal? Scabs provide protection over an injury, allowing the healing process to take place with no interference.
A couple of days later, I noticed his cut was bleeding again. When I asked what happened, he explained that he had picked at the scab because it was bothering him. This became the pattern of behavior over the next couple of days. I felt like I was dealing with a six year old. I kept telling him to leave the scab alone so it could heal, but he wouldn’t listen.
How many times do we, figuratively speaking, pick the scabs off old wounds, never allowing them to heal? We allow bitterness, anger, and self-pity to overpower our thoughts, words, and actions, keeping the injury as fresh as the day it occurred. Each time we mentally or verbally re-live a past injury, we pick away the scab intended to repair the hurt and delay the healing process even further.
“From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness— only wounds and welts and open sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with oil.” (Isaiah 1:6)
There is a safe place—a sterile environment—where our wounds can heal successfully under the care of the Great Physician Jesus Christ.
“‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD….” (Jeremiah 30:17)
So pour out your fears, worries, and concerns to Jesus, and ask Him to help you let go completely. And if you feel the need to share your pain with others, do so with a Christian mentor or friend who will point you to God’s truth.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
“…. by his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
