Stewards of Our Wounds
March 16
So that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we
ourselves have received from God.
2 Corinthians 1:4
Wayne shared with the group about the heartache of losing his wife, Janice, to
cancer four years ago. He spoke about her unfailing love for Jesus Christ and
how that had translated into their marriage. He spoke of how God had held
them both while they walked out that long, difficult journey and how God had
comforted him since her death.
Janice never missed an opportunity in her many hospital stays to reveal
the love of God to anyone who would listen. She spoke of His faithfulness
and promises. Nurses and doctors alike came to know the Source of this little
woman’s strength and how she leaned on that Source alone for her answers.
She trusted God to do what was best for her and her family as they worked out
the details of life with a faith that would not be shaken.
As Wayne closed, he could sense healing taking place in the room. God
was using his wounds to minister to others. They were experiencing what he
and Janice had gone through. He could feel the Holy Spirit’s approval.
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Each of us has a story to tell. Each of us has something to offer because we
have all been wounded to the point of great grief. Some are in the midst of
the pain; others have weathered the storm and are beginning to rise above the
heartache; still others have determined to be good stewards of their wound for
kingdom purposes. They have learned that by sharing their experience, others
receive peace and healing.
The Holy Spirit compels us to comfort our brothers and sisters, not only
believers but also anyone in need. In that moment, we have a choice: to reach
out and share the healing of our wound in order to bring understanding and
healing to those in pain or to hoard the gift so freely given. Today’s text says
that God comforted us for a reason.
Prayer
“God of peace and healing, help me help others who
are going through what You have given me victory
over. Give me opportunities and courage to let the
Spirit move in my life. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”
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