The Heart of Jesus

“BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED”

“Comfort is found in opening up your heart”

I sometimes catch myself with a pessimistic attitude about the world because of all the sin and brokenness. Sometimes I try to ignore it, but Jesus invites me to mourn with Him. When I open myself up to the pain in the world, Christ gives me His peace and comforts me. Christ allows me to empathize and grieve with His people. The world is not supposed to be like this, and that is why there is pain. God is telling us something is wrong. It is the same as our own physiological pain. It is a response to an injury or threat; a warning mechanism to signal that something is not right. By the grace of God, we experience this pain, so that we do not keep on sinning. He exposes our sin the closer we draw near to Him. The closer we get, the closer we get to the heart of Jesus, and it is a broken one.  

“Everlasting joy will be the everlasting condition”

I find comfort in Jesus’ words, “‘Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful’” (John 14:27). Jesus’ peace is unwavering and goes beyond our comprehension. I am encouraged to trust Jesus because He will be satisfied and restore joy to this world.

Lord, break my heart for what breaks yours and instill in me hope, peace, and joy because You will have your way.