Just 4 weeks after our son Mark joined the army, he injured his knee seriously in a training exercise. As a result, he was released from the military. So, at 19 years old, he had to use a cane to get around for a while; and because of the seriousness of the injury, he went through 2 years of recovery, rest and rehab. Finally, Mark was able to set aside the knee braces he had worn since the accident. Although he still experiences some lingering pain, the long, slow healing process has brought him back to full use of his leg.

Physical healing is often much slower than we expect. This is true of spiritual healing as well. The consequences of unwise choices or the actions of hurtful people can create emotional and spiritual wounds that last a lifetime. But for Christians, there is hope. Although full recovery is not always experienced in this life, the promise of healing is sure. The apostle John wrote, “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4).

In our times of pain, it is comforting to know that eventually, in God’s awesome presence, we will be healed forever.

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Bill Crowder

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