Wounds
JUST A THOUGHT
By Tim Wilcox
And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. (1 Kings 22:34)
Wounds, some are physical and some are emotional. The old phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” is certainly one of the most untrue clichés we know. My guess is that at sometime in your leadership you have been wounded, probably not so much physically as dear saints of God have endured in the past (and as many in other countries are still having to endure), but certainly emotionally. Sometimes hurt comes from the unsaved world, often it comes from our brothers and sisters in Christ. Though Christians have the greatest ability to provide healing, with the help of the indwelling Comforter, we sometimes misuse our tongues and fail to restore.
When the wounds of life come, we can either continue in the battle or, as in the case of Ahab, ask to be carried out. Maybe you have been wounded lately. Maybe you have been hurt by a church member, or even a fellow pastor. Don’t leave the battle. Keep on keepin’ on for Jesus until He comes back for His children. "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace." The Great Physician will provide all the healing we need!
By Tim Wilcox
And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. (1 Kings 22:34)
Wounds, some are physical and some are emotional. The old phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” is certainly one of the most untrue clichés we know. My guess is that at sometime in your leadership you have been wounded, probably not so much physically as dear saints of God have endured in the past (and as many in other countries are still having to endure), but certainly emotionally. Sometimes hurt comes from the unsaved world, often it comes from our brothers and sisters in Christ. Though Christians have the greatest ability to provide healing, with the help of the indwelling Comforter, we sometimes misuse our tongues and fail to restore.
When the wounds of life come, we can either continue in the battle or, as in the case of Ahab, ask to be carried out. Maybe you have been wounded lately. Maybe you have been hurt by a church member, or even a fellow pastor. Don’t leave the battle. Keep on keepin’ on for Jesus until He comes back for His children. "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace." The Great Physician will provide all the healing we need!
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