Dr. Johnson. Org
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.
E-mail me: j@ourchurch.com