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"He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted."
(Luke 4:18)
Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted. The word translated "brokenhearted" is suntribo, which means to crush completely, to shatter, break in pieces, or to bruise.
Broken heartedness is a worldwide reality in our day. Most of the time, the sufferers search for a cure in the wrong place. It is neither presumptuous or cliché to say the truth: Jesus heals broken hearts!
Ray was a notorious gang leader in east Los Angeles, CA. He was a violent man who had murdered people. He was the leader of the white supremacy group called the Arians. Rick Knowafske was a church planter, and he moved into an apartment upstairs in the building where Ray lived downstairs. The two men were as different as night and day. Ray was only 20 years-old but had chest pains and ended up in the emergency room. The cardiologist told him he had damage in 90% of his heart and he only had a couple of days to live. If he knew any pastors, he should call them to come and pray for him. Guess whom Ray called. Rick came to Ray and shared the Gospel with him. He told him of the thief on the cross and how hours before his death, he gave his life to Christ. Ray repented of his sins, and Christ gloriously saved him! Then Rick laid his hands on Ray's head and prayed for God to heal his physical heart, and nothing happened... until 2 days later. The doctor came into the room and told Ray he was free to get dressed and go home, for his heart was completely well. In Ray's words, he said Jesus healed his heart two times!
Do you have a broken heart or a crushed spirit today? Jesus Christ can touch and heal your wounded heart. Some of you have been abused, hurt, and taken advantage of, and you feel no one knows or cares. But God knows and cares. He can do the miraculous and bring healing, salvation, and comfort; remember He gives beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:3). He stands at your heart's door (Revelation 3:20); let Him come in.
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