At times, the only way you can be really effective in ministry is by allowing people to see and touch your scars.
Thomas in the Bible got his name “Doubting Thomas” during a moment of weakness. The guy had been with Jesus during his entire ministry and believed in Him more than anything, i mean he left everything and gave it all up for the course of Christ. He knew Jesus would establish His kingdom right here on earth...
but things did not go as he expected.When he saw Jesus his King being tortured by being beaten mocked spat on and all that and worst of all when He died on the cross, like we all do at times during hardships, he felt lost, scattered and didn’t know what to believe anymore.
When the other disciples came and told him they had been with Jesus, he told them that unless he sees Jesus with his own eyes and feels the scars, he wouldn’t believe it. So Jesus came back..for him, showed him where the nails were and Thomas believed in Him again.
So do not be afraid to show your scars. Nothing you have been through is in vain. You may feel vulnerable, but God may just use your story to save a life.
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