Time To Heal

Galatians 6:2; Philippians 2:4; Romans 12:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11

A couple years ago I injured my knee pretty bad. It was difficult to walk on for months, and even after a year and a half I wasn't able to jog. I had really prayed about this situation. We didn't really have the money for an MRI, yet alone surgery if needed, so I asked my doctor about alternatives. He gave me some exercises to do and the healing process began. I needed to build up some muscle around the area of pain, which provided support for my injury to rest and heal.

This is similar to how the body of Christ is to support one another. God's Word is rich with examples of such. In Galatians 6:2 Paul admonishes us to Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. (NASB) It may take weeks, months or even years to see complete healing, so patience is in order. But just like our physical bodies, when the body of Christ builds support around a member in pain, the injured can begin to heal.

So let us build support around the hurting, whether it is physical, mental, financial, spiritual or otherwise. Let us obey God's Word and not merely look out for (our) own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 (NASB) We need each other. God made us that way!

Romans 15:1 (NASB) Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.

Pastor Mike Deese