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II. Brokenness is a Journey every believer
must undertake.
2. The degree of Pain of brokenness
depends on our response.
1 Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now
for a little while, if need be, you have been
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James 4:6b (NASB)
… “God gives Grace to the humble.”
James 4:6b (AMP)
… God gives Grace [continually] to the lowly
(those who are humble enough to receive it).
IV. To those who come to God in brokenness,
God will Dwell and Revive.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/brokenness-is-the-pathway-to-blessings-sermon-worksheet-190902030338/85/Brokenness-Journey-17-320.jpg)
Brokenness Journey
- 3. Brokenness is the Pathway to Blessings ISAIAH 57:15
- 4. IN THE WORLD, BROKEN THINGS ARE DESPISED: Broken relationships are much like this with • Marriages • Members • God
- 5. SPIRITUAL BROKENNESS IS: • Our humble response to God’s convictions of our sin • Our dependence on Him
- 7. 7 Romans 3:10 As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God I. Brokenness is the Realization of the corruption and futility of everything in our natural self-life.
- 8. 8 Romans 8:7 - 8 7 ..the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. I. Brokenness is the Realization of the corruption and futility of everything in our natural self-life.
- 9. 9 John 6:63a It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. Our flesh = our carnality = our sinful nature Our pride = our arrogance = our self-sufficiency I. Brokenness is the Realization of the corruption and futility of everything in our natural self-life.
- 10. 10 Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” I. Brokenness is the Realization of the corruption and futility of everything in our natural self-life.
- 11. 11 Brokenness - a Realization … occurs:- o Death of a loved one you take for granted … now lonely, cannot do without that person o Life’s Circumstances - hard knocks - retrenched, demoted, desperate … o Life’s lessons - hopefully mellow with age having suffered pain o Strive until come to end of oneself - Jacob
- 12. 12 II. Brokenness is often Triggered by adverse circumstances that come directly against us to Breakdown our self-life i.e. our pride, our strengths, our capacities, our self-confidence, etc. Circumstances and situations in life occur according to Principles and Laws of life. This is common to man i.e. both believers and unbelievers.
- 13. 13 II. Brokenness is a Journey every believer must undertake. 1. Pay attention to the Process of brokenness. During this journey, brokenness is a significant BREAKTHROUGH in the life of the believer, with a definite life-change. e.g. Jacob - when broken, walks with a limp Your walk will be different !
- 14. 14 II. Brokenness is a Journey every believer must undertake. 2. The degree of Pain of brokenness depends on our response. 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved [suffer] by various trials,
- 15. 15 There are 3 ways we learn the lessons of life :- a. Pay “Tuition-Fees” ourselves - pain b. Learn from people and situation of others who have paid “Tuition-Fees” - no pain c. Obedience to the Word of God - no pain - taste Goodness of the Lord - receive touch from the Lord - revelation - repentance
- 16. 16 Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
- 17. 17 James 4:6b (NASB) … “God gives Grace to the humble.” James 4:6b (AMP) … God gives Grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). IV. To those who come to God in brokenness, God will Dwell and Revive.
- 18. 18 Tangible Presence of God Favor Revelation Intervention through People & Circumstances Salvation Deliverance from a bondage Miracles & Healings Examples of God’s Grace
- 19. 19 Are you willing to be broken for the Lord ? Unless you are broken, you will be a hindrance to yourself, your marriage, your family and the church. V. True Unity in the church comprise of broken people.
- 20. 20 The unbroken person / flesh is hostile to God and cannot please God ! Will you be broken to be fit for the Master’s use ? Will you commit to this journey of brokenness ? V. True Unity in the church comprise of broken people.
- 21. 21 Conclusion Acts 7:51 You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do you. Unless your heart is circumcised, the Lord cannot heal your broken-hardened heart.
- 22. SO WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM BROKENNESS • We sometimes have to be broken to see our need • The power of the flesh in our self- dependence is revealed when we are broken • We see the power of God when we are broken • When broken we cling to God and his blessings • I am only as good to God as I am broken to God