Today's Word of Blessing

GOD REVIVES US

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

Dearly beloved, the Bible says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). Lord Jesus said, “…It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick” (Matthew 9:12).

The Scripture states, “For this is what the high and lofty One says-- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite…. I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him’” (Isaiah 57:15-18).

I present below the testimony of Chitra, a brokenhearted person.

“When I was in my college, God has done many miracles for me. Although I have received the Holy Spirit, I went away from God when I was in my final year. I was leading a life which was not pleasing in the sight of God and hence I lost my anointing. Then I started praying for God to anoint me with His Holy Spirit again. But my prayer was not heard.”

“It was at that juncture I firmly believed that if I attended the Jesus Calls Prayer Festival conducted in Chennai during the month of September, the Lord would restore his anointing upon me. However, I could not attend the meeting due to the long distance. But the Lord graciously helped me to watch the live telecast of this meeting through the Jesus Calls TV Programme. I watched that programme with great longing and a broken heart.”

“While Sis. Evangeline Paul prayed she said, “Lord Jesus, whoever prays to you for whatever blessing now, please listen to their prayers and grant it to them.” I too joined her and cried out to God saying, 'Lord, please fill me with Your Holy Spirit and grant me the gift of tongues.' The Lord who saw my broken heart, immediately filled me with His mighty Holy Spirit. I give all glory to Lord Jesus.”

The Bible says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). When we come before His presence with a humble and contrite heart, He will not despise us. He will come and dwell in our hearts and resurrect us. He will also grant us His peace and joy.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are the mighty Lord. You are the holy Lord who lives forever. Have mercy on me. I have wandered away from You. Now I come before your presence with a broken heart. I need your help to lead a holy life. Come and live in me so that I may live. Heal my broken heart and grant me your joy and peace. Guide me and restore comfort to me.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.