Spiritual Brokenness 

Sermon on Spiritual Brokenness by Susan 

he preacher asked us to name some terms about brokenness and we said pain, depression, loneliness, and pieces. But she said she would talk to us about the brokenness that leads to the realisation that:
– We have sinned: David realized what he did was evil in the sight of the Lord. We looked at Psalm 51 to know about David’s confession, his broken spirit and contrite heart, appeal to God’s inherent merciful character, and prayer for restoration. When we sin, God intervenes like He did for David. We should be ready for that. What is our response when we sin? Do we hide, deny, and give excuses like Adam and Eve? Or do we, like David, go to God as we are convicted of our sins.
– We do not love God enough: Peter claims to be ready to go to prison and even face death but Jesus predicts his denial (Luke 22:56-57). We do not verbally deny Christ but when we live amongst our friends, do we behave in a manner that defies Christ and denies his existence and influence in our lives? The Lord asked Peter directly whether he loves him. Peter wept bitterly in a moment of brokenness when he realised that he did not love Jesus enough. The preacher wished that we may have such moments of realisation and then as Peter later jumped in the sea when he saw Jesus, we should also leap with love and joy overflowing at Christ’s presence in lives.
– The “I surrender” moment: The woman with the alabaster jar in the gospel books was remembered not by name but for her act of worship. All she could see was Jesus. She broke the most precious thing she had and surrendered herself to Jesus’ love. She gave up her possessions and herself totally to the Lord. We should also be remembered not by name but for our worship.
The preacher summed up with saying that we should experience such brokenness every day as we sin so that we can go to our Lord for restoration with a contrite heart. Even Christ was completely broken and poured out for us.