John 11:32
“Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
Jesus had just finished teaching the people when a messenger came to inform Him that Lazarus was sick. This sickness that Lazarus had was going to take His life. In fact, Jesus even told His disciples that Lazarus was going to die. But the thing that amazes me is, that instead of going to heal Lazarus, Jesus waited a couple of days and let Lazarus die. Once he died, Jesus and His disciples left to go to Lazarus’ house.
On the way to the house, Martha met Him for she knew that He was the only One Who could help her broken and hurting heart. When she saw Jesus she told Him that if He had been at the house her brother would not have died. When arriving at the grave of Lazarus, Mary came and fell at His feet and made the exact same statement that Martha made. That statement we can read in the verse above. Both ladies had a broken heart and were hurting. They knew that Jesus was the cure to help ease the pain and heal their hearts that were broken.
I am afraid many times in life we feel the same way that Mary and Martha felt. If only the LORD would have been there for us, the problems that we faced would not have happened. If we are not careful we will allow the broken heart to drive us to anger and bitterness. Yet, I find that Jesus is still the answer for every broken heart.
Christian, when your heart is broken you better realize that Jesus is the cure. Revenge is not the cure for a broken heart. That will only make things worse. Quitting on God is not the cure for the broken heart. Yes, your heart may be broken, but quitting your service for God will only make things worse. Instead of quitting on God, you need to run to God who has the balm of Gilead to heal your broken heart. Vices are not the cure for your broken heart. Bitterness is not the cure for your broken heart. When your heart has been broken, Jesus is the cure.
As sure as the sun rises in the morning, I know that everyone will face a broken heart sometime in their life. When that time comes there is nothing wrong with crying, this is natural, but you must realize that Jesus is the One Who can help you during this hurtful time. Be careful that you don't do something that will make the broken heart worse. Revenge, quitting, vices and bitterness will only make the pain of the broken heart worse.
The cure for your broken heart is Jesus. Only He can ease the pain. Only He can cure the heart that is broken. Run to Him, let Him know your pain and realize He has the answer to help you if you will only trust Him.
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