The Lord Is

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” Psalms‬ ‭34:18‬ ‭KJV‬‬

So many are broken hearted right now, but where are the "Contrite"?

I googled the definition of contrite: "con·trite - 

kənˈtrīt,ˈkäntrīt/adjective

1. feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.  "a broken and a contrite heart"

synonyms: remorseful, repentant, penitent, regretful, sorry, apologetic, rueful, sheepish, hangdog, ashamed, chastened, shamefaced, conscience-stricken, guilt-ridden".

So - in the above Psalm we see He is “nigh” (near) the "broken", but He "saveth" (saves) the "contrite"! 

So - brokenness can lead to being contrite, or not!  

Hurting is a degree of, but is not necessarily brokenness! We can hurt a long time and our pain can do one of two things:

1).  It can lead to hardness of the heart: where you say "I will not be hurt again!" 

or 

2). It can lead to brokenness: where you say "I can no longer stand the pain, God help me! I repent!”

That is where God steps in to save!!! Your plea has to come from the heart! In other words; you have to mean it!

“God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4:6‬b KJV‬‬

He's near the first - waiting to see the choice we will make! If we choose number one: His helping hand is stayed!

• If your storms keep coming with no clear skies in sight (and they will)

• If the fires, you have found yourself in, keep getting hotter and hotter (and they will) 

Rest assured He is near, waiting for your choice, and His desire is for you; to save you! He is relentless in His pursuit of you!!!!

But, you have to want to be saved! You have to know you need a Savior! 

Repent while He is near!

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Someday - might be too late!

Even so - MARANATHA! 

From Jan 7, 2014