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PERFECTLY BROKEN (1 OF 2)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: Matthew 5:4
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Perfectly Broken (1 of 2)
Series: Perfectly Broken
Kerry Shook
Matthew 5:4


Finding God's Healing in the Places We Hide

''Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.''
Matthew 5:4 (NIV)

Brokenness leads to blessedness.

- My failures turn me to the Father.

''When he came to his senses ... he got up and went to his father.''
Luke 15:17,20 (NIV)

- My hurts turn me to the Healer.

''Lord, You alone can heal me, You alone can save, and my praises are for You alone.'' Jeremiah 17:14 (TLB)

- My tears turn me to the Treasure.

''But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.'' 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)

1. DON'T HIDE FROM MY BROKENNESS.

''But we have this treasure in jars of clay....'' 2 Corinthians 4:7a (NIV)

''The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.''
Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

- The treasure of God's presence.

2. RELY ON GOD WHEN I FEEL LIKE GIVING UP.

''... this all surpassing power is from God and not from us.''
2 Corinthians 4:7b (NIV)

- The treasure of God's power.


3. BRING MY BROKENNESS TO THE HEALER.

''Then He said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; see My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.' Thomas said to Him, 'My Lord and my God!''' John 20:27-28 (NIV)

''For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.'' 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NIV)

- The treasure of God's purpose.

4. RISK ADMITTING MY BROKENNESS TO OTHERS.

''All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.'' 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NIV)

- The treasure of God's people.

''Is anyone sick? He should call for the elders ...

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