Introduction

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together today, unified in our faith and our shared love for the Lord. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Today, we will focus on a topic that touches each one of us: Hurt. Healing. Hope.

In our lives, we all face hurt. We experience harm that leaves us reeling, questioning, and sometimes even doubting. Yet, it is in these moments of pain and confusion that we are reminded of the comforting words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." When we face the waves of hurt, we are not thrown into the abyss, but against our Rock, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

In the book of Zechariah, chapter 13, verse 6, we find a powerful verse that speaks to this very situation. It says, "And if one asks him, ‘What are these wounds on your back?’ he will say, ‘The wounds I received in the house of my friends.’"

This passage speaks of hurt, yes, but it also speaks of healing and hope. It reminds us that though we may receive wounds even in the house of our friends, we have a Healer who binds up our wounds and brings restoration. We have a Savior who not only understands our pain but has also experienced it Himself. He is our Hope, our Refuge, our Rock.

Handling the Hurt

In the midst of our pain, it can feel as though we're alone. It's as if we're standing in the middle of a vast desert, with no one to hear our cries or understand our suffering. Yet, this is far from the truth. We have a God who is intimately acquainted with our pain. He sees our tears, hears our cries, and understands our hurt. He is not a distant God, but a close and personal Savior who walks with us through every valley.

The Scripture we read earlier from Zechariah paints a vivid picture of this. It speaks of wounds received in the house of friends. This is a deep and personal hurt. It's not a superficial wound, but a deep cut that reaches to the very core of our being. Yet, even in this, we see a glimmer of hope. For the one who is wounded is not alone. He is not abandoned or forgotten. He is seen, heard, and understood.

When we're hurt, it's natural to want to hide our pain. We put on a brave face and pretend everything is fine. Yet, this is not the path to healing. Instead, we must acknowledge our pain. We must admit that we're hurt and allow ourselves to feel the pain. This is not a sign of weakness, but a step towards healing. For it is only when we acknowledge our pain that we can begin to deal with it.

Secondly, we must remember that our pain does not define us. We are not our hurt. We are not our wounds. We are children of God, loved and cherished by Him. Our identity is not found in our pain, but in our Savior. He sees us not as broken and wounded, but as whole and healed. This is the truth we must hold onto, even in the midst of our pain.

Thirdly, we must turn to God in our pain. It's easy to turn away from God when we're hurt. We question His goodness and His love. Yet, this is the very time we need Him most. We need His comfort, His peace, and His healing. We need to cling to Him, even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

Lastly, we must remember that healing takes time. It's not a quick fix or an overnight process. It's a journey that requires patience and perseverance. Yet, we can take comfort in the fact that God is with us every step of the way. He is our Healer, our Comforter, and our Guide. He will not abandon us in our pain, but will walk with us through it.

Healing from the Harm

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