God’s Hope for the Crushed Spirit: Isaiah 61:1

Day 3 – The God Who Saves the Crushed Spirit

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

Jesus’ mission was to bring hope to the hopeless. We can understand that no spirit is too crushed for Him to lift in out of the despair and brokenness.There is a difference between a broken heart and a crushed spirit. The difference between a broken heart it grieves loss, but a crushed spirit feels hopeless and weighed down. This is the place where despair whispers, “It will never change.”

Always remember God does not abandon those who feel crushed. Rather, He comes to save. Isaiah 61:1, fulfilled in Jesus (Luke 4:18), shows us God’s mission: to heal, restore, and set free those in despair. The gospel is good news for the brokenhearted because it means no pain is beyond redemption.

Jesus Himself knew what it was to be crushed. He was “crushed for our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus came down and bore the weight of our sin and sorrow, He can lift the weight pressing down on us. Salvation is not just about eternity; it is also about deliverance here and now from hopelessness.

God’s saving power doesn’t always mean He removes hardship immediately. Instead, He rescues us from the anguish by giving strength to endure, hope that shines in the darkness, and peace that steadies us when life feels like it is to much.

Supporting Verses: Psalm 42:5, Matthew 11:28, John 10:10

Questions:

1. When have you felt “crushed in spirit,” and how did God meet you there?
2. What does it mean to you personally that Jesus came for the brokenhearted?

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for lifting me up when I feel crushed. Remind me that my despair is not the end of my story. Give the strength to endure my current environment. Thank you Lord for being there when I have been at my lowest. In Jesus Name Amen

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