Monday, December 3, 2012

Knowing God - He Draws Near to the Wounded


Ps 34:18
 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

When our hearts are broken we can feel very alone in our pain.  The Lord lets us know that He is near to those who have a broken heart.  He draws extra close when we are the most vulnerable and wounded.  He wants us to know that when we are very broken and when we are very sorry, He comes close with comfort and deliverance.  The brokenness here is most likely associated with bad choices we have made and the regret we may find ourselves having.  Our adversary points at us and tells us we are isolated and that the Lord is far.  His Word expresses otherwise.  He is near and in the brokenness of heart and contrition of spirit we can trust He is near to us and will bring us through.  There is no need to prove anything to God in order to have Him come close; rather we must admit our self induced wounds and genuine regret and sorrow over the sinful or foolish choices we have made.  If we come to Him, He will in no wise cast us out.

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