The Lord is close to the brokenhearted The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) Not much is needed to break a heart. It is more fragile than glassware. A rude word, a rude look, anything, absolutely anything can break a heart. And we all have experienced it in our lives. Some broken hearts heal fast, some take much time to heal. It depends on the depth of the wound and the condition of the heart concerned at the time of getting hurt. The more the depth of the wound, the more the likelihood of prolonged sorrow. Yet amidst this we have a wonderful promise from the Word of God which is like a soothing balm. When no words from man can comfort, the presence of our Savior does the impossible. In the above verse, the psalmist speaks of the closeness of the Lord to the broken hearted. He's there to strengthen and help us amidst the crises that we face in our lives as believers. The second part of the verse above speaks of an even more terrible state that a person can be in i.e. crushed in spirit. The "crushed in spirit" are like a flower mashed in someone's hands. There's nothing left of the beauty or the fragrance. They become a shadow of their "old self". Nothing more to hope for or hope in. But here too the Savior can do the impossible. That's why He's called Jesus- because He saves and saves to the utmost. Are you broken hearted today? Are you crushed in spirit? Trust in Jesus. He will heal you and grant you "peace that passes all understanding." He is your Savior, now and forevermore. |