Holy Monday
My Thoughts
On this second day of Holy Week, known as Holy Monday, I reflect on the events described in Matthew 21:12-22, where Jesus cleanses the temple and the children proclaim, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” As I contemplate the significance of that Monday 2,000 years ago, I consider the profound events that will unfold in just three days—the atoning work of Jesus Christ through His suffering, death, and ultimate victory, aimed at reconciling humanity with the Triune God. The atonement of Christ must be understood in light of the Passover in Exodus; reconciliation involves more than merely the sacrifice of the Lamb; individuals must actively apply the blood to their doorposts.
So, how does Holy Week relate to my practice of Orthopaedic Surgery? The answer is simple: it relates to everything. Each day in the clinic, operating room, and hospital, I assess individuals with broken bodies—fractured bones, torn tendons, arthritic joints, and various musculoskeletal pathologies. The role of an Orthopaedic Surgeon is to repair or restore function to my patients. Grounded in my Biblical worldview, I believe that every person is created imago Dei, in the very image of God; thus, everyone possesses infinite dignity and worth as an image bearer of God. My patients are not merely cases or procedures. I am profoundly grateful that God has granted me the ability to work through Him, allowing me to participate in His plan to restore my patients’ health—yet I recognize that true, eternal restoration can only be found through Christ’s Atonement.