Why Jesus Kept His Scars After the Resurrection | Isaiah 49:16 | 5-Min Daily Devotional

Why Jesus Kept His Scars After the Resurrection | Isaiah 49:16 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Wednesday 15 April 2026What if the most powerful thing about the risen Jesus wasn't that his wounds were gone - but that he kept them? If you're carrying a scar you've been trying to hide, this one is for you.In today's devotional, we explore one of the most quietly astonishing details of the resurrection: Jesus walked out of the tomb still wounded - and he showed those wounds on purpose. Drawing on John 20 and Isaiah 49:16, we discover what it means that your name is written on the hands that still carry their scars.*In this video:*+ Why the risen Jesus chose to keep his wounds+ What Isaiah 49:16 reveals about God's love for you+ Why your broken places don't disqualify you+ One simple, grounding practice to carry with you today*Chapters:*0:00 The scar you carry0:32 The risen Jesus and the locked room (John 20:19-20)1:25 Thomas and the wounds that were kept on purpose2:20 Your name written on his hands (Isaiah 49:16)3:16 The wounds are the proof of love4:16 What this means for you today5:03 God meets you right where you are5:31 Today's small step6:07 Closing encouragement6:32 Reflection question6:59 Prayer*About this channel:*I'm Rob, a Salvation Army pastor. Every day I share a short Bible devotional to help you start the day grounded in faith - honest, practical, and always hope-filled. New here? Hit subscribe and join us tomorrow.👇 *Leave your reflection in the comments - you never know who might need to read your words today.*More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod