Flash 7: An Epiphany.

An epiphany dawned upon me a few days ago when a friend of mine graciously accepted my invitation to visit our home for a discussion. While exchanging pleasantries, our elegant cat emerged from the house and basked in the sun on the veranda. "What a beautiful cat," she remarked. "Indeed, no whiter cat ever graced the earth," I humored, admiring the snowy white fur of our feline companion. "What happened to its ears?" she inquired, noting the ghastly wounds on the cat's ears.

"We don't know. This cat arrived at our doorstep approximately six months ago with those ear wounds. Since then, the wounds are yet to fully heal" I explained. "Have you considered using honey?" she suggested.

"Honey?" I wondered.

"Yes, honey. We utilize it in the hospital for wounds that are slow to heal," she elaborated.

"Ah," I acknowledged, even as the epiphany struck me. 

My thoughts immediately turned to the profound love of Christ and how, akin to honey, it has the power to mend deep wounds within our souls. Many individuals walk through life carrying profound inner wounds and traumas that have not healed over time. Family trauma, wounds of betrayal, failed relationships, loss of loved ones, crushed dreams, wasted time and opportunities, disappointed expectations, the list is endless. 

Despite the common belief that time heals all wounds, some wounds only worsen over time. Our attempts at hiding them and feigning ignorance never erase their existence. Superficial motivational talks, which serve as temporary bandages, fail to promote the total healing we crave. We try various means to numb these wounds; addictions, entertainment, excessive ambition and drive etc, but all these do is provide temporary relief. Frustrated, we resign ourselves to merely managing these wounds to the best of our abilities, while they continue to fester and inflict pain on us. 

If this describes you, perhaps what you require is a substantial dose of honey for your wounds, with no honey more potent than the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. His love, mercy, and compassion possess the ability to heal all festering wounds within our souls. His love initiates the healing process, while his mercy purges the toxins hindering recovery. His compassion acts as a soothing balm that nurtures us until we are fully restored.

Undoubtedly, He is the sweetness our souls crave and the ultimate remedy for our wounded spirits. 

Tschuss!