HOW DOES JESUS RESTORE IT?

1. Jesus turns my hurts into Holiness.

“God protects me like a strong, walled city, and he loves me. He is my defender and my savior, my shield and my protection.” Psalm 144:2

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NIV)

2. Jesus takes my sins on Himself.

“He was wounded and crushed for OUR SINS. He was beaten and took OUR PUNISHMENT so that WE might have peace. And through his wounds, OUR WOUNDS ARE HEALED! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the guilt and sins of us all.” Isaiah 53:5-6

“He was beaten down and punished, but he didn’t say a word. He was led out like a lamb to be slaughtered. He was condemned to death without fair judgment… Then he was put to death for the transgressions of everyone else. He died like a criminal then was buried with the rich, even though he had done nothing wrong and had never lied. Yet it was God’s plan to cause him to suffer and make his life a guilt offering for our sin, a sacrifice to bring forgiveness… But after his soul suffers many things, he will enjoy life and joy again! But my Suffering Servant will make many people right with God and he will bear all their sins… He willingly gave his life and was treated like a criminal, but he took the place of everyone who has sinned, and he interceded for their forgiveness.” Isaiah 53:5-12

Matt. 11:28-30

3. Jesus feels my grief & heals my heart.

“He was despised and rejected by others. He was a man of sorrows, who endured much pain and suffering; He experienced deep grief, but we ignored him and looked the other way. He was hated and we did not care. Yet it was OUR weaknesses that he was carrying, and it was OUR sorrows that weighed him down.” Isaiah 53:3-4

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

“To all who mourn…he will give: beauty for ashes; joy instead of mourning; praise instead of heaviness.” Isaiah 61:3 (LB)

HOW SHOULD I RESPOND?

1. Trust the good shepherd to forgive my sins.

“All of us have sinned…yet God declares us ‘not guilty’ IF we trust in Jesus Christ, who in mercy freely takes away our sins.” Romans 3:23-24

2. Release my offenders & focus on the future.

“Get rid of all bitterness…forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32

“Never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for He has said He will repay those who deserve it.” Romans 12:19 (LB)

3. Teams us with Jesus to carry my load.
Come to me all you who are weary and carry a heavy burden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, let me teach you, because I’m humble. Matt 11:28-30