A Bruised Reed

Beginning the healing journey with Messiah Yeshua Jesus

My beloved,

Being a survivor of soul-shattering can be lonely, complicated, and often frightening. We often long for someone who has been there to help us find the path, the road signs, that point toward wholeness.

As I was praying about how to open this subject with you, the Lord gave me a scripture:

“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. (21) And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.” Matthew 12:20-21

I checked the original Greek with Strong’s.

The word “bruised”:

συντρίβω, suntribō, soon-tree'-bo
From G4862 and the base of G5147; to crush completely, that is, to shatter (literally or figuratively): - break (in pieces), broken to shivers (+ -hearted), bruise.

And “break” means:

κατάγνυμι, katagnumi, kat-ag'-noo-mee
From G2596 and the base of G4486; to rend in pieces, that is, crack apart: - break.

So this verse says that Jesus will not tear apart one who is already shattered (a perfect description of soul breaking such as happens with DID and other dissociative disorders). He will not capitalize on our weakness and use it to our disadvantage. Instead, He will give us hope, and we will learn how to trust in Him.

Sometimes feelings of condemnation, guilt, and many fears threaten to overtake us. We feel like we don’t fit in with others and have a secret to guard.

Jesus is the very One who made way for us to live through trauma by allowing parts and alters to form, and He knows what needs to happen for us to heal. The One in Whom we place our trust will remain the only One who can genuinely love and complete us in our brokenness - to gather up the fragments within - and bring us unity. His love brings freedom and covers a multitude of sins.

Some alters and fragments require healing and deliverance. Jesus is utterly trustworthy to heal and deliver you. Call out to Him, and trust Him; He will bind up your wounds and bring peace to your soul.

Now is the time to rejoice in the victory ahead and to praise God, for you are fearfully and wonderfully made!

May the Lord give you His Shalom and light your path through the darkness in Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name.

Pastora Cate Covert