April 7, 2025: God mends the Brokenness

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Broken. That’s how she felt. Caught in her shame, dragged before the crowd, accused with no way out. The woman in John 8 had no voice, no defense, and no dignity left. The law was against her. The crowd was against her. And in her mind, maybe even God was against her. But she was wrong.

The Scene of Condemnation

The story begins with Jesus teaching in the temple when suddenly a woman is thrown into the center, accused of adultery. The religious leaders demand justice: “Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?”

They weren’t just testing the woman. They were testing Jesus too.

The Response of Grace

Jesus doesn’t argue. He doesn’t shout. Instead, He stoops down and writes on the ground. When they press Him further, He finally speaks words that have echoed through history:

“Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” (John 8:7)

One by one, her accusers leave. And finally, it’s just Jesus and the woman. No crowd. No shame. Just mercy.

He looks at her—not with judgment, but with compassion—and says:

“Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin.” (John 8:11)

God Mends the Broken

This encounter reveals a truth we all need to hear: God does not discard the broken. He restores them.

Maybe you’ve felt like that woman—caught in sin, overwhelmed with shame, feeling like your failure defines you. But Jesus sees deeper. He sees the brokenness behind the sin. He sees the heart crying out for healing. And He offers something the world can’t: forgiveness and a fresh start.

Jesus didn’t excuse her sin—but He didn’t define her by it either. He invited her into freedom.

Our Own Brokenness

We all carry cracks in our hearts—mistakes, regrets, wounds, and hidden pain. And yet, Jesus stoops down to our level. He meets us where we are, not with stones of condemnation but with arms of mercy. He doesn’t give us what we deserve—He gives us what we desperately need: grace.

A Call to Hope

God is in the business of mending what’s broken. Whether it’s a shattered heart, a stained past, or a failing faith—He gently picks up the pieces and makes something new.

The question is not whether we’ve fallen, but whether we’ll let Him lift us up.

Reflection

Is there an area in your life where you feel broken today?

Hear Jesus whisper, “Neither do I condemn you.” Let Him mend what’s broken. Let Him write a new story for your life.

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