Greetings beloved,
We continue in our commentary of Christ's words from the Gospel of St. Luke chapter 4. Those who were listening to Jesus as He spoke in the synagogue at Nazareth were a normal group of people. Some of them were happy and some were sad.
Those who were sad and brokenhearted no doubt had many reasons for being so. Some were mourning for loved ones who had recently passed. Others had friends or relatives who were seriously ill. Still others had been rejected in love, some lost their jobs and most of them were tired of living under Roman rule.
Jesus said, "...He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted..." (Luke 4:18). This was another prophecy concerning what the Messiah would do. Jesus had compassion on those who were heart-sick, hurting, downtrodden and disappointed. Throughout His ministry He repeatedly demonstrated the love of God, by healing the sick, cleansing the lepers, raising the dead and finally by dying on that cruel cross of Calvary to save mankind from their sin.
As a child I was taught (erroneously) that a man is not supposed to cry. Now days, its a rare thing to see an adult who is crying. Even though some people don't cry outwardly, they're most likely crying on the inside. If we're sensitive, there will be times that we can tell and therefore have the opportunity to share God's love and comfort the brokenhearted. God is merciful and loving; a comfort to all! When you are brokenhearted, do you go to the Lord for help?
Pray with me... Help us Holy father to seek You when our heart is broken, and to teach others to seek you as well. We thank You for loving us and setting us free. AMEN!
God's blessings to you all,
Fr. Ernest+
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