A Time To Heal

We can all relate to our passage that says there is “a time to heal.” Because we’ve all been hurt before, and we know that it takes time for wounds or injuries to heal. We may not fully understand why God allows trials and afflictions (2 Cor 6:4), that cause some deep wounds! Life may be short (Jms 4:14), but it’s still long enough to heal and get over our pain when we fully trust in the One Who “healeth the broken in heart” (Ps 147:3). Healing takes time, but we must be willing to come to Jesus and “find rest” (Mt 11:29).

When Esau reconciled with his brother Jacob after 20 years (Gen 33:4), he already passed over the hatred and bitterness caused by his stolen birthright (Gen 27:41). When pains and heartaches subside, it would be difficult to remember the event that started it all (Jms 1:3). We may not be able to completely erase it from our memories, and tears may still flow from time to time (Ps 6:6). But the pain will be replaced (Prov 10:12), with God’s loving comfort (2 Cor 13:11). If Joseph had to fret (Ps 37:1), over all the evil that was done to him by his brothers, then he would not have seen what God has been doing to preserve his life (Gen 45:5), and the fulfillment of God’s plans for His people (Jer 29:11).

We can never heal if we just quit after getting wounded (Prov 24:16). It would only lead to more “roots of bitterness” (Heb 12:15)! However, if we keep our eyes focused on Jesus and the ministry (Heb 12:2), instead of the people who have hurt us, then we are on the road to recovery. God’s “strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor 12:9). We should never quit on church just because we got hurt by God’s people in church. It may take some time, but with God’s help (Ps 18:32), we can learn to show grace and forgiveness! God bless you!

-Pastor Melito Barrera