Don't Lose Hope When Your Heart Is Broken

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When the holidays don't look like they used to and your heart feels broken, don't lose hope. Jesus was anointed to bind up the brokenhearted and set captives free, and that mission is still at work today. God may not fix every situation right away, but he comes close and holds your heart together. In this sermon, Pastor Kaloma Smith of UAMEZ Church in Palo Alto, California preaches on Isaiah 61:1-4 and shows why the promise Jesus read in the synagogue still speaks to people who are lonely or grieving. Preached in December 2020, during Advent. Questions this sermon answers What does it mean that God binds up the brokenhearted? God gets close enough to wrap your broken heart and hold it together, even before the situation changes. Why did Jesus read Isaiah 61? He chose it to announce his public ministry because it names his mission to the brokenhearted and the captive. What does a garment of praise instead of a faint spirit mean? God asks us to change how we talk and start praising, so our words follow what he is doing. How do I keep hope when life feels hopeless? Remember that the Savior who was born still speaks to your situation and builds up what was ruined. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4; Luke 4:16-21 Chapters 0:00 Isaiah 61:1-4 reading and prayer 1:37 When holiday traditions change 4:40 Who was the prophet Isaiah? 8:00 Why Jesus was anointed: good news to the poor 11:55 God binds up the brokenhearted 15:04 Liberty to the captives 19:30 A garment of praise instead of ashes Join us Sundays at 10 AM PT, 3549 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, or live at youtube.com/@uamez Plan your visit: uamez.com Instagram: instagram.com/uamezchurch Facebook: facebook.com/uamezchurch #UAMEZChurch #DontLoseHope #Isaiah61