Heroes Get Emotional

“When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his robes…” 
2 Kings 22:11

Have you ever read a verse in the Bible that made you emotional? I can remember a time I came across a verse that just crushed me. I realized I wasn’t living that scripture and I was in sin. God was using His word to correct and redirect me. I’m so thankful He does this for us, but I have to be honest… my heart was broken. I was a wreck because I realized I was missing what was important to God and I had no idea before that moment. His heart was broken! Therefore, mine was as well. 

As Scripture was read to him, King Josiah’s heart was being convicted. He realized that the people hadn’t been obedient to God. So, he tore his robe. In Scripture, tearing your robe was an expression of great emotion. Josiah cared about God and was obedient to the Lord! The actions he took before this moment showed this. But, I think this broken heart moment took Josiah to another leadership level. Maybe you’ve heard this before, but all I heard when I read this was “break my heart for what breaks yours.” Josiah seems like the kind of King that would pray a prayer like that. 

Heroes, let’s make that our prayer today; Jesus, break our hearts for what breaks yours! 

After sincerely praying this prayer, don’t be surprised when the Holy Spirit starts to show you things in your life that offend Him and break His heart. Thank God He does this! Let’s tear our robes and continue with the Lord. When our sin offends us as much as it offends Jesus, we will be in one of the most fruitful seasons!