Trusting Jesus in Our Brokenness
Scripture: Mark 10:2-16
The world around us today feels heavy with grief and turmoil. Just today, Iran launched a ballistic attack on Israel, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville, leaving devastation in its path. And our hearts ache with the news of another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children, leaving families shattered. Closer to home, many parents are struggling with their children's anxiety and depression, unsure of how to help. On top of all this, we carry our own personal struggles—relationship issues, financial pressures, and mental health challenges. It feels as though we're constantly bombarded with brokenness.
Despite all of this, we often feel pressure to have it all together – at work, in our relationships, and in life. We spend time scrolling through social media, seeing pictures of people who seem perfect, and it's easy to feel inadequate in comparison. We hide our struggles, hoping that no one will see our brokenness. Yet the truth is, we all carry wounds – whether from past mistakes, broken relationships, or the weight of daily struggles. In times like these, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and to question where God is amidst the chaos. It's in this very brokenness that Jesus meets us, just as He did with those He encountered in the Gospel.
In Mark 10, the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce, hoping to trap Him in a legal debate. However, Jesus, seeing beyond their question, spoke to the brokenness in relationships and the hardness of the human heart. He acknowledged that life is messy and that people are hurting. Then, as children were brought to Him, His disciples tried to turn them away. But Jesus responded with compassion, saying, "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Mark 10:14)
This passage is more relevant today than ever. In a world where pain and division are widespread, Jesus shows us what true love and acceptance look like. He welcomes us, not when we have it all together, but in our brokenness. Whether it's the fear and uncertainty that comes from watching a world in crisis or the personal struggles we carry, Jesus opens His arms and says, "Come."
And more than just welcoming us, Jesus joins us in our brokenness. As Hebrews 2:9 tells us, "... we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone." Jesus didn't stay far away from the suffering of this world. He entered into it, fully experiencing the pain, rejection, and death that so often characterize human life. He walked among the hurting, the oppressed, the grieving, and the brokenhearted.
In the midst of many of us crying out for justice, healing, and hope, Jesus reminds us that we don't have to face it alone. He doesn't expect us to fix ourselves or the world before coming to Him. He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Jesus sees our exhaustion, our frustration, and our heartache. He knows how overwhelming it can be to live in a world that seems so broken.
Jesus offers us more than sympathy; He offers us solidarity. He has walked in our shoes and felt the weight of this world's brokenness. He understands our pain because He has experienced it. This is not a distant Savior, but one who entered into the darkest parts of human life to bring hope and healing. All we need to do is come to Jesus, trust in His love, find peace in the midst of the chaos, and hope in our brokenness.
Pray with me: Loving Jesus, we come to You with heavy hearts in this broken world. Thank You for embracing us in our brokenness. Help us to remember we are never alone. Give us strength to trust in Your love and find hope and healing in Your presence. Amen.
By Rev. Kay Dubuisson
The world around us today feels heavy with grief and turmoil. Just today, Iran launched a ballistic attack on Israel, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville, leaving devastation in its path. And our hearts ache with the news of another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children, leaving families shattered. Closer to home, many parents are struggling with their children's anxiety and depression, unsure of how to help. On top of all this, we carry our own personal struggles—relationship issues, financial pressures, and mental health challenges. It feels as though we're constantly bombarded with brokenness.
Despite all of this, we often feel pressure to have it all together – at work, in our relationships, and in life. We spend time scrolling through social media, seeing pictures of people who seem perfect, and it's easy to feel inadequate in comparison. We hide our struggles, hoping that no one will see our brokenness. Yet the truth is, we all carry wounds – whether from past mistakes, broken relationships, or the weight of daily struggles. In times like these, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and to question where God is amidst the chaos. It's in this very brokenness that Jesus meets us, just as He did with those He encountered in the Gospel.
In Mark 10, the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce, hoping to trap Him in a legal debate. However, Jesus, seeing beyond their question, spoke to the brokenness in relationships and the hardness of the human heart. He acknowledged that life is messy and that people are hurting. Then, as children were brought to Him, His disciples tried to turn them away. But Jesus responded with compassion, saying, "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Mark 10:14)
This passage is more relevant today than ever. In a world where pain and division are widespread, Jesus shows us what true love and acceptance look like. He welcomes us, not when we have it all together, but in our brokenness. Whether it's the fear and uncertainty that comes from watching a world in crisis or the personal struggles we carry, Jesus opens His arms and says, "Come."
And more than just welcoming us, Jesus joins us in our brokenness. As Hebrews 2:9 tells us, "... we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone." Jesus didn't stay far away from the suffering of this world. He entered into it, fully experiencing the pain, rejection, and death that so often characterize human life. He walked among the hurting, the oppressed, the grieving, and the brokenhearted.
In the midst of many of us crying out for justice, healing, and hope, Jesus reminds us that we don't have to face it alone. He doesn't expect us to fix ourselves or the world before coming to Him. He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Jesus sees our exhaustion, our frustration, and our heartache. He knows how overwhelming it can be to live in a world that seems so broken.
Jesus offers us more than sympathy; He offers us solidarity. He has walked in our shoes and felt the weight of this world's brokenness. He understands our pain because He has experienced it. This is not a distant Savior, but one who entered into the darkest parts of human life to bring hope and healing. All we need to do is come to Jesus, trust in His love, find peace in the midst of the chaos, and hope in our brokenness.
Pray with me: Loving Jesus, we come to You with heavy hearts in this broken world. Thank You for embracing us in our brokenness. Help us to remember we are never alone. Give us strength to trust in Your love and find hope and healing in Your presence. Amen.
By Rev. Kay Dubuisson
Posted in Mid-Week Devotional
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