Broken and Blessed!

“The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain (slay) the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.” Isaiah 23:9

If we will humble ourselves now, to allow the LORD to flatten us through contrition of heart, falling upon the stone to be broken, God will find no pride in us to “stain” or judge us at that Day – Judgment Day to come.

“And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” Matthew 21:44

God sees all and so admitting what He already fully knows – that you’ve sinned against Him – is best done now while you still can.

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13

Jesus speaks of the only heart soil that will be in glory and He uses the term “an HONEST and GOOD heart” (Luke 8:15). “But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience” (Luke 8:15). Honesty goes a long way with God!

If we don’t have a heart after the LORD, all we have is religion (Acts 13:22; Matthew 5:6,8).

Even Job, whom God said was a righteous man, had to be stripped. That would mean we all do.

“Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:” Joel 2:12 

No person will glory in God’s presence.

“That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:29-31

Only those who choose now to “glory in the Lord” and not in self, will be with Him eternally. All others will be vanquished irrevocably into the bowels of eternal damnation.

It’s eternally wise to be honest about our own sin and need for the Savior now – before it’s too late. If you are ready to lay it all down, drawing close to the LORD with sincerity of heart, pray this prayer aloud to the LORD, from the depths of your heart.

“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” James 4:6-10

WHAT do we have without a heart after God? Religion (Acts 13:22).

May the cross of Christ have its fullest effect in our lives – to be crucified and raised up by the LORD for His glory (2 Corinthians 4:10-12).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come to You this instant in the mighty name of Jesus. Right now, if never before, I acknowledge and admit openly that I have grossly sinned against You, putting myself first instead of You. But right this moment, I turn to You in repentance, asking for and receiving Your mercy and forgiveness through the blood of my LORD Jesus Christ whom You raised from the dead three days after He was crucified and buried for my sins. LORD Jesus, please take over my life right now. I lay my life in Your holy hands, without reservation, submitting my spirit unto Thee. Thank You LORD Jesus for forgiving and washing me clean in Your precious blood from all my sins right this moment! From this moment forward I will follow You. Please fill me with Your Holy Ghost and use me Jesus. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

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