Repairer and Restorer
"Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; You will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings." Is. 58:12
This is a powerful portrayal of Jesus and His followers. King Jesus is our Repairer of Broken Walls and Restorer of Streets with Dwellings! We can see this literally on the images that flash before our eyes of hurricanes and other natural disasters, where walls of homes are destroyed and the streets are flooded or torn up. King Jesus comes to our rescue then - and He invites His followers to join Him in the rebuilding process.
We sense it as well in people around us. Life has dealt a cruel blow and walls that were meant for safe-keeping and protection have crumbled. There is no sense of community or family. There is no safe place to live. King Jesus is the answer, as He gently, humbly, and lovingly restores and repairs. The process can take time to complete. Our King has the time.
We have walls around our heart - three layers of walls, in fact. Each one has a specific purpose. Hurts from long ago can damage and break those walls, exposing our heart. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted. King Jesus came that we might be repaired and restored from every heartache, every broken piece of our lives, and restored to become the person God designed us to be. Come King Jesus!
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