As a dermatopathologist, I have the privilege to look at diseased tissue on the skin of the patient and at the microscopic level. Recently, I had several flat warts on my hands treated with liquid nitrogen. The treatment is quick and effective, essentially creating a localized frostbite on the lesional tissue. Within a day, blisters occurred at the sites of treatment. Within a week, the blisters had popped and the exposed skin began to grow back. I have examined skin biopsies at all the different stages of this process but to witness it on my own body was intriguing. It gave me a much clearer understanding of how healing takes place.

 

Viewing the healing at multiple levels reminded me of God’s work in my life. God heals me from within and without. Recently, I have struggled with an issue of conflict between myself and other church members. The first level of healing came from within. God spoke to me in times of prayer and through His Word. Simultaneously, God was moving from the outside through several members of the church family. Emails, text messages, and phone calls all voiced their prayerful support. I saw the healing taking place at multiple levels.

 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.

Psalms 103:2-4 (ESV)

 

God promises to heal us at multiple levels. This psalm reminds us of God’s healing of the external disease and physical pain and the internal struggle of sin-all through His love and mercy.

 

God is always working in our lives if we allow Him. And when He does, we will see His love and healing at many different levels. Thanks be to God for His grace and mercy to all who place their trust in His Son, Jesus Christ.

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.