The doctrine of living a broken life before the Lord is a vital dimension of being a follower of Jesus. Here are some interesting allegories for you to consider:
- It was not until Jacob's hip was broken that God gave Jacob the name Israel
- It was not until Gideon's three hundred broke their jars of clay that the enemy ran in fear
- It was not until Esther broke the laws of the kings court that she obtained favor
- It was not until Jesus broke the loaves and fishes that the five thousand were fed
- It was not until Mary broke her alabaster jar of expensive perfume that oil filled the room and Jesus received honor.
- It was not until Jesus' body was broken with thorns, nails, and a spear, that our eternal redemption was paid for.
Psalm 51:17The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God (NLT)
Brokeness is an attitude of the heart that is completely submitted before the Lord. No stubbornness, resistance, or self-will is within the heart of a person that is completely broken before the Lord. Jesus said unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and die, it would not bear fruit. May our old ways and self die and may we live for Him!
Do you find that you struggle with stubbornness towards God?
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Good post! We are to live broken lives before God. This is the opposite to most preaching today. We should volunteer to be broken and embrace it as an act of love from a holy and righteous God. If He breaks us, it is for our own good. We may take comfort in knowing that He will not damage the vessel beyond its ability to be restored.
That was a really good article. Very interesting points you brought out about brokenness using the scriptures. I try not to let myself get in the way of God's plans. I realize He ultimately knows best and has everything in His hands; therefore, there is no need for me to resist Him.
Thank you, my friend. Broken, I have no more power to resist His grace.
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Yeah, so many people say "don't give up" and "don't give in" when what we need is to give everything to the lord.
Thaaaaaank you.
I am seeking to be a better person but will I ever overcome this "brokeness"?
Dr I am meditating on your response..
Bless You.
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