Ocote Pando, Honduras
As we traveled from Ocote Pando to the village of Acaguaque the question was asked of Pastor Omar as to what people in this remote area did to make a living. He pointed out to us these scars in the pine trees along the road. What we had missed on our way in to Ocote Pando was now obvious.
One of the resources for making money was pine sap.
If you look closely at this picture you will notice that the sap from this pine tree drips down into a small cup. This sap is sold for use in cleaning products.
Through these wounded trees, the people live.
"As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!" John 20:20 New Living Translation
We don't know what these scars looked like, nor where they were exactly placed in his hands, but there was no mistaking it for the disciples. These were Jesus' hands, the hands that had been nailed to a cross.
These hands now moved freely. They blessed. They picked up food. These hands were alive, though they carried the imprint of the nails.
And through these scars we live. These scars poured out blood that has cleansed us and saved us. And unlike the trees around Ocote Pando, there is only one set of scars that brings life. These scars belong to your Savior, Jesus Christ.
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One of the resources for making money was pine sap.
If you look closely at this picture you will notice that the sap from this pine tree drips down into a small cup. This sap is sold for use in cleaning products.
Through these wounded trees, the people live.
"As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!" John 20:20 New Living Translation
We don't know what these scars looked like, nor where they were exactly placed in his hands, but there was no mistaking it for the disciples. These were Jesus' hands, the hands that had been nailed to a cross.
These hands now moved freely. They blessed. They picked up food. These hands were alive, though they carried the imprint of the nails.
And through these scars we live. These scars poured out blood that has cleansed us and saved us. And unlike the trees around Ocote Pando, there is only one set of scars that brings life. These scars belong to your Savior, Jesus Christ.
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