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Our Daily Bread - Saturday, May 15, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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SLOW HEALING PROCESS

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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
-Revelation 21:4

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
2 Kings 22-23
John 4:31-54

Just 4 weeks after our son, Mark, joined the US Army, he injured his knee seriously in a training exercise. As a result, he was released from the military. So, at age 19, he had to use a cane to get around for a while; and because of the severity of the injury, he endured 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 residual pain, the long, slow healing process has brought him back to full use of his leg.
Physical healing is often much slower than we anticipate. This is true of spiritual healing as well. The consequences of unwise choices or the actions of hurtful people can create burdens or wounds that endure for a lifetime. But for the child of God, there is hope. Although full restoration 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" (Revelation 21:4).
In our seasons of pain, it is comforting to know that eventually, in His awesome presence, we will be whole forever. - Bill Crowder
Father, I thank You that in all our pains and struggles we can find comfort in You. Help us to bring all our hurts to You - both spiritual and physical - and to trust that You will make us whole.

When we come to Christ in our brokenness, He makes us whole.

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