Two weeks ago my younger sister had surgery. While we did not think it was a major procedure, we were surprised. With technology and medical advances, we were comfortable in thinking that a laproscopy procedure would leave a scar of about an inch, if that.
The issue became more serious than we anticipated and as a result, the surgery required approximately 35 stitches. When I visited with my sister she tearfully explained that she would have a scar and then proceeded to show me the end result.
Isn't it something how our gague is often perfection. Earlier last year, her husband, my brother-in-law, was diagnosed with melenoma. He would require surgery in an attempt to contain the spreading. It was a difficult time for them as they came face to face with a very personal decision. How would this affect them, would it leave serious scarring, how intrusive would the surgey be? Unfortunately, the surgery required an extremely invasive procedure that took several hours. The area affected was his entire face.
We prayed both for a successful surgery for my brother-in-law and peace for both of them to accept whatever was to come. Today, the scars are barely visible and my brother-on-law is fine.
Now my sister was facing a similar situation. As I recall my conversation with her, the concern was the scar that 35 staples would leave and how she would not be the same.
I think of the scars on Jesus' hands and feet and what they represent. Yes scars will change us but all they change is our "look." The scars Jesus was left with can change us for life. Christ died so that man would have an opportunity to accept Him and live a pure and holy life.
My sister is right, you are not the same once you have a scar, particularly one of that nature however, our prayer is that because of the scars of Jesus Christ, you will not be the same.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, an by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
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