Break

~ Lisa Brittain

“But when they came to Jesus and found that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.”
‭‭John‬ ‭19‬:‭33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today I am participating in the Five Minute Friday with Kate Motaung and her crew of brilliant writers. The word this Friday is {break}.

Setting my timer for 5 minutes and letting my ponderings pour out through my fingers…

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I think it’s not a surprise this Friday one word. Break. I’ve been hearing it in all the places and from the people on podcasts and from the Bible study lesson this week.

Elisa Morgan (featured on Focus on the Family this week) talked about being raised in a broken family and then producing a broken family of her own. However, in her conclusion, she reminded us that we all are from broken families and are producing broken families. But God in His mercy wants to redeem every pain, and every weakness.

In our final week of Bible study through the book of John, Megan Fate Marshman talked us through the true story of the betrayal and crucifixion of Christ. And in it, maybe she said it, or maybe this is what I heard, the rebels broke Jesus’ skin with lashes and nails and a spear, but they were unable to crush out His life.

Even as the soldiers broke the legs of the men on either side to hurry their impending death because of the Sabbath, they found that Jesus had already let go of His life at the Father’s will.

Did you catch that irony? They thought it okay to break people, but unthinkable to break the Sabbath.

And hear is the earth-shaking mountain moving power of God. With Jesus dead and buried in a tomb, God’s eternal life and majesty and kingdom could not be broken by man or Satan’s design.

The tomb broke open on that third day. Life bursting forth in glory. Because God is greater. God is Creator. And God cannot be broken.

Hallelujah. Amen!

Eyes on Jesus and Shine,

~Lisa

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa

11 thoughts on “Break”

  1. Lovely Lisa. I think I need to watch that I don’t become more obsessed with not breaking my own rules, routines and practises than with going with the spirit. Thought provoking. Happy Easter, Lisa. Dawn #27

  2. They couldn’t break the Sabbath rules,
    but could have Jesus killed,
    using Romans as their tools
    that their fears not be fulfilled.
    But I wonder why the Pharisees
    were so gol-durn afraid?
    Did they not see the ironies
    in how their game was played,
    keeping score of virtues
    that they felt their lives defined,
    while they ignored big issues
    as if they all were blind,
    living in a hidebound dream
    while God’s grace passed by unseen?

  3. Wow! I had never thought of that before — “Did you catch that irony? They thought it okay to break people, but unthinkable to break the Sabbath.”

  4. Aww, I appreciate the insight, Lisa! I had never considered them willing to break people, yet unwilling to break the Sabbath. A religious heart is very different from a worshipful heart.

    1. Thank you Kim as always for stopping by to read and share and comment. Blessings of all you need in Jesus! He is Risen!!
      FMF#11

  6. A lovely post, Lisa. I’ve been watching The Chosen and found myself amazed, too, at how the priests worried about Jesus healing on the Sabbath instead of worshipping God because people were being healed.

    1. Oh thank you for stopping by and taking time to read and comment on my words. I’m interested in the Chosen series. I hear it’s very good.
      Thank you again.

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