Scars

As many of you know, I recently discovered I had developed Melanoma on the side of my face, right on my right jaw line. The discovery of the cancer preceded a surgery to extract it and await a lab report to confirm that the cancer was totally removed. The report came back confirming that spot is Melanoma free. Praise God!!! Now comes a life full of diligent sunscreening with a constant reminder staring back at me every time I look in the mirror.

Whether visible or invisible, many of us have scars that remind us of tough times in our lives. They might be the visible scars from our football or cheerleading days or of the time we slipped while hiking. They might also be the invisible scars of a broken family, of a damaging habit,
of betrayal, of unfaithfulness. We all have our scars. We all have our reminders.

There is one set of scars I am thankful for. They are the scars of extreme love and devotion, the scars of obedience and of salvation. These are the scars Thomas asked to see and feel - the scars in the hands, side, and feet of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Whenever you reflect on the scars of you life, remember His and why He chose them. It is because He loves you. “Greater love has no one than this,that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13.