Brokenness

A few days ago, our son Boston was playing basketball with his brother, Christopher. In the heat of the game, he bumped his finger into Christopher's knee. At first we just thought it was jammed, but after seeing a doctor, who referred us to an orthipedic doctor, we were informed his finger was broken. While we were waiting at the doctor's office this morning, the Lord began to show me pictures about our son's broken finger versus our Christian walk.



First, at one time or another, we all have had broken pieces in our lives; broken relationships, broken trust, broken hearts, broken spirits.

Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.


Second, sometimes we need to seek assistance from someone who knows how to help us put our brokenness back together.

Psalm 34:20 He's your bodyguard, shielding every bone; not even a finger gets broken.



Third, sometimes we need to be bound together with others for support through our brokenness. (In Boston's case, his broken finger needed to be taped to another finger, to provide the needed support.) In my life, I've been blessed to have friends come around me and hold me up during my broken times.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.


And last, through Jesus Christ, we are all anointed to preach good news, and to bind up the brokenhearted.

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners



May we all find refuge in His arms today, strength in His Word and safety by His side! God bless us each and every one!