Broken Hearts Find Healing and Peace

O. T. #1932  "Broken Hearts Find Healing and Peace"

April 30, 2021

Ezekiel 31-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

Friend, do you have a broken spirit, or a broken heart today. Here is some hope for you. When we studied the book of Psalm, I highlighted verses that were significant to me. These are included:

For Thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.   (Psalm 51:16-17)

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. I will praise Thee for ever, because Thou hast done it: and I will wait on Thy name; for it is good before Thy saints. (Psalm 52:8-9) 

Contrite means to collapse (Physically or mentally); break (sore); crouch.

Because David was on the run for his life from King Saul some 15 years, he took refuge with Priest Ahimelech, who gave him assistance. Then an enemy Edomite Doeg informed the king, and Ahimelech was executed. David knew God did not want external worship and sacrifice, but He wants a humbled heart that is broken over personal sin. True worship requires that we give ourselves wholly to God without reserve. (Romans 12:1) When God's people come to Him in true repentance, then God will show them favor and accept their worship. (Tony Evans)

As we go about our day, keep in mind that God is with you and praise Him. As David trusted in God's faithful love, remember He is faithful and never changes His character.

LET IT GROW

After Ezekiel's two visions of dry bones coming alive and two sticks uniting, he shared an Everlasting Covenant of peace that God was going to give His remnant. We read the words for ever and evermore, each appearing twice in verses 25-28.

God had previously given the Abrahamic Covenant of promising a new land and his descendants as numerous as the sand. Then the Mosaic Covenant of blessing for obedience and curses for disobedience of Israel concerning the law. The Davidic Covenant said he would always have a descendant on the throne of Israel, which was ultimately Jesus Christ. Now we are in the church era in which the Holy Spirit indwells believers in Jesus Christ. The Millennium is coming in which Jesus reigns as King on earth and peace will be for a thousand years. (verse 26-28) Finally, there will be an eternity future (Rev. 21:3) in which He will dwell with His people and be their God. (Reference: The MacArthur Bible Commentary)

This peace has not been experienced by Israel as of yet. Many nations have fought them, trying to conquer their land and the people down through the ages. This peace will come upon Israel whenever the Prince of Peace, God's Son Jesus, reigns as their King. Jesus is the New Covenant, as Jeremiah said in 31:31-34 and the Messiah will rebuild the New Temple in Jerusalem.

Habakkik 2:14 says, the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

I will be their God and they shall be My people. (verse 27)

Numerous times God proclaims this statement throughout Ezekiel. What a day and time that will be for everyone. Are you ready? Is God your God?

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (1John 5:12)

This is a promise of everlasting life, if you know Jesus Christ as your Savior. After all, dead bones can come alive. So can your spirit be made new and your heart cleansed and be renewed.

 

 

LET IT GO

Father, please cleanse us from all our sins, for our righteousness is as filthy rags. We need the righteousness of Jesus, our soul washed in His blood.

Heal our broken hearts and lives. Put us back together and reshape us.

As we doubt Your goodness, open our eyes to see You are good and You do good things for us.

Bless those who need their faith renewed today, for You are faithful.

You never fail.