We all have scars.
We live in a world that leaves scars. We fight an enemy that leaves scars.
Sometimes our scars hold us back from the things we want to do and the people we want to be. It’s like we aren’t sure we are really whole.
Wholeness isn’t something we can see, and maybe we’re a little like Thomas. He said, “I want to see with my own eyes and touch with my own hands.” Maybe we’re holding our scars up to Jesus, saying, “I don’t see the healing! I want to be who you need me to be and do what you’ve called me to do—but what about these?”
Jesus answered Thomas the same way He answers us. With His scars.
He told Thomas, “Put your finger here.” Touch where the sin was. Touch where the shame was. Touch where the guilt was. Touch where the condemnation was.
Touch where the nail was.
It’s not about what was there; it’s about what’s not there anymore. The nail is gone!
The things that held Me on that cross don’t hold Me anymore—and they don’t hold you either. Because I am your God and I have set you free.
Grace Waves 
Beautiful post! Thank you for your words!
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Wow! Just wow!
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As much as has happened to us, it’s nothjng compared to what happened to Him
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Beautiful reminder!
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I love this. This passage always gives me goosebumps.
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Amen!!! I never thought about Jesus’s scars in this way, but it so true and inspiring. We can’t let our scars hold us back.
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Such truth. His grace is enough. Thanks for this reminder!
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Amen! Great perspective.
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So true. Thank you for this reminder. This Easter I will reflect on what it really means for my scars.
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Love this! It’s so true! Looking at ourselves and our own struggles isn’t the point. We need to look to Jesus and the victory He won! Happy Easter!
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