Topic: +DEV+ So Very Close
So Very Close
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:17-18)
Scripture Focus: Psalm 34:15-22
After waiting for nearly an hour for takeoff, our frustration mounted as the flight attendant announced that our flight had been cancelled. We would have to disembark and make alternate arrangements to get to our destination.
As we chatted with the passenger seated next to me, we noticed that the announcement had shaken her deeply. She began to pour out the pain that gripped her heart. “If only the airline knew how desperately I need to arrive right on schedule—to be at the hospital and see my mother before it is too late. If only they could care even a little!”
How I longe
d to point her to the One who is right there at the place where our hurt is deepest. And if the Lord Himself is near, then all that is good and right is near. He is not at hand to judge us or to make light of our pain, but to bring healing and restoration in His closeness.What causes you pain today? What is crushing your spirit? Christ waits to draw close and touch your hurt with healing.
Insight: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). He heals broken hearts with Himself.
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