Lenten Devotion: Only Possible by His Love (John 6:16-27)
Day 9 – 14 Mar 2025
But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” John 6:20
This passage speaks directly to the internal storms I have battled for decades.
Like the disciples caught in a storm, I have often felt overwhelmed by anger, hurt, disappointment, and fear. These emotions cloud my vision, making it difficult to see clearly and trust in God’s presence. I was consumed by a darkness so deep that I could not recognise God’s goodness. My past, marked by betrayal and pain, built walls that kept me distant from His love.
For years, I blamed my past and the people who had hurt me. But in the quiet moments, I realised the painful truth. I am but the prisoner to the self. I struggled to believe that God could offer me peace. Each betrayal and broken promise made it harder to believe in unconditional love. I doubted that God could heal my wounds, convinced that my pain was too much for Him to bear.
I am like the crowds in the passage, consumed by desperation for quick relief. I could not fully grasp the understandings of truth to encounter the Healer. The past few years have been excruciating. It was storm after storm, but in those moments, it was Jesus who walked toward me. He offered me a renewal of the heart. Though memories still hurt, I can now see He was with me all along.
This season of Lent calls me to further strip away the layers of hurt and mistrust that have distorted my view of God. Only when I surrender, trust its process and allow His grace to flow into my life will I experience the healing and love I have longed for. A heart healed by His love. The reason why He died for me.
I am at peace.
Felicia Foo🙏✝️