Whitehall Church of Christ - Fairmont WV
  • Home
  • Ministries
  • About
    • Visitor Info
    • Leadership
    • History
    • Beliefs
  • Events
    • VBS
  • Resources
    • Kevin's Kolumn
    • Volunteer
    • Weekly Bulletin
    • Audible Sermons
    • Bible Correspondence Courses
    • Youtube Channel
  • Contact Us

He wears your scars!

3/27/2016

 
Mary and I once knew a precious lady from the Salem Church of Christ who had little difficulty loving people. As a matter of fact, her face would brighten up every time we had opportunity to see her. Her husband had passed a few years before the time I’m currently referencing. Her body was wracked with pain because of her rheumatoid arthritis. We knew she was in terrible, agonizing pain most of the time. Although she suffered greatly, she did her level best not to complain, but to approach each new day with a smile. I still remember a particular conversation she and I had one day. She told me that she couldn’t wait to get to heaven so as to receive her new body; a body void of pain, deterioration and misery. Although she longed to see her husband (Lester) once again, she soooo looked forward to receiving that new body….the one with no pain, no tears and no worries. Noni was one of the most precious Christians I ever had opportunity to know. She’s now with Jesus, free from any pain, arthritis or worries. But the only way that was made possible was because of what Jesus Christ did for her on the cross. While I believe each of us are appreciative of what Jesus did for us at Calvary, there’s something we don’t often think about.  Jesus still bears the scars of his crucifixion. Thomas was shown Jesus’ pierced side, hands and feet as a way to prove Jesus’ identity post crucifixion. He still bears the scars so you and I can have brand new bodies void of scars, free from pain, exempt from temptation or worry. Just knowing that he still bears the scars for my sins gives a whole new definition to, “by His stripes we are healed.” Thank you, Jesus, for the incredible gift of eternal life. And, thank you for bearing my scars so I don’t have to!
 
Have a blessed day and remember the One who gave it to you!                                                                                           Kevin

Comments are closed.
    Picture

    Kevin's Kolumn

    Kevin Lough is the minister at the Whitehall Church of Christ in Fairmont WV.
    "Kevin's Kolumn" is published in the Sunday bulletin.

    Archives

    September 2019
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    May 2013
    April 2013

    RSS Feed

Location

3546 Fairmont Ave (St Rt 250 @ Apple Valley Road),  Fairmont WV  26554
Sunday
Bible Study....9:45 AM
Worship.......10:30 AM


Wednesday
Bible Study....6:30 PM

Interpreter for the deaf at all services.

COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Home
About
Visitor Info
Classes
What to Expect
Beliefs
Ministries / Activities
​Events
Kevin's Kolumn
Weekly Bulletin
Request Prayers

Volunteer
​

Contact Us

(304) 363-3333

  • Home
  • Ministries
  • About
    • Visitor Info
    • Leadership
    • History
    • Beliefs
  • Events
    • VBS
  • Resources
    • Kevin's Kolumn
    • Volunteer
    • Weekly Bulletin
    • Audible Sermons
    • Bible Correspondence Courses
    • Youtube Channel
  • Contact Us