Wounds and Wholeness #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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Wounds and Wholeness #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Wounds and Wholeness: Our Story in Christ" Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have." Luke 24:39 (KJV) POST-RESURRECTION JESUS WAS IDENTIFIED BY WOUNDS BUT THEY DID NOT DEFINE HIM. THEY WERE PART OF HIS STORY BUT NOT THE WHOLE STORY. AND SO IT IS WITH US. Michael Boggs Post In the days following His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples, showing them His hands and side - the very wounds that marked His crucifixion. These wounds served as a powerful identifier, proving to the disciples that this was indeed their risen Lord. Yet, as profound as these marks were, they did not define Jesus' resurrected existence. They were part of His story - a crucial part - but not the entirety of who He was. This truth carries a profound message for us today. Like Jesus, many of us bear wounds - physical, emotional, or spiritual. These wounds are real, and they have shaped our journeys. They may even serve as identifiers of our experiences and growth. However, just as with our risen Savior, these wounds need not define us. Our wounds are part of our story, but they are not the whole story. In Christ, we are made new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). While our past experiences and hurts contribute to who we are, they do not have the final say in our identity or our future. As we walk with Jesus, we can embrace a paradox: acknowledging our wounds while not being limited by them. We can find healing and purpose through our scars, using them as testimonies of God's grace and restoration. Like Christ, who used His wounds to bring peace and assurance to His disciples, we too can allow our healed wounds to become sources of comfort and hope for others. Today, let us remember that in Christ, we are more than our wounds. We are beloved children of God, continually being transformed into His likeness. Our scars may be part of our story, but our identity is found in the One who bore wounds for our sake and rose victorious. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for bearing the wounds of crucifixion for our salvation. Help us to see our own wounds as You see them - as parts of our story that can be redeemed for Your glory. Grant us the grace to find our true identity in You, not in our past hurts or present struggles. Use our healed wounds as testimonies of Your love and power. In Your name, we pray. Amen. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros