When we read Psalm 69, we meet Jesus Christ, for many verses from this psalm are quoted in the New Testament, relating to Christ (vv.8,9 & Jn.2:17). David is going through difficulties, and it is making him more like Jesus. Therefore, it enabled him to reveal the Lord to us.
What breaks your heart? Is it broken when you can’t have your way? Is it broken when something is taken away from you? Jesus and David both said, “Reproach has broken my heart” (v.20). What can you do about the broken heart? David prayed. And God answered him (vv.14,16,18).
Sometimes you bear approach because of others. You feel heavy brokenhearted and alone. But Jesus went through all of this for us. Be thankful that you can share in the fellowship of His sufferings (Phil.3:10).
When your heart is broken, be encouraged that Jesus knows what you’re going through and that you’re becoming like Him. But there is another purpose: If you’ve known what it’s like to have a broken heart, and if you’ve a looked for someone to take pity, then you know how much it means to have a friend. You can help others whose hearts are broken. God will use you to help bring healing to them. Today, find someone with a broken heart and start to bring healing to them. Don’t waste your experiences; they have great values.
