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I bear several scars. Now, scars are not uncommon. Many of you probably could show some good ones from major surgeries. Now days, surgery with limited scaring is becoming quite an art. But still, if you've had a C-Section, joint replacement, open heart surgery, or the like, you are going to have a scar.
My scars are from making mistakes. Once I wasn't being careful cutting up some chicken and made a real clean cut across my left index finger. Another was from grabbing something sharp. I even have one caused by spraying myself with high pressure water!
The scars Paul refers to in Galatians 6:17were scars of honor. He closed his letter writing, "Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." (NIV) In other words Paul's injury memorabilia stemmed from beatings, stonings, ship wrecks, and maltreatment as a prisoner while in the service of Jesus Christ!
If you had opportunity and your attitude could still be godly, are there scars for Christ you could point to? They may not be physical or visible. When you are really making an impact for God it costs something! Remember that scars are left over from healing. The wound hurts but the Lord heals and scars earned in His service are beautiful badges of honor!
All Scripture references are from the New American
Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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