Find & Follow Jesus, Quarter 4ಮಾದರಿ

Devotional:

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted…” – Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)

Isaiah 61:1 is a powerful declaration of God’s mission through His anointed servant—a prophecy ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Luke 4:18–19). It points to hope, healing, and divine intervention for those in deepest need: the poor, the brokenhearted, the captives, and the grieving. This verse reminds us that God’s heart is drawn to brokenness. And, in fact, Jesus’ first words in his ministry in Luke 4:18 echo these prophetic words. Where the world often avoids the messy, painful parts of life, Jesus steps into them. He proclaims good news not from a distance, but right in the dust and grief of our reality.

“To bind up the brokenhearted” means to carefully tend to the inner wounds of sorrow, trauma, and disappointment. And Jesus does this with the authority and compassion of the One who is anointed by the Spirit of the Lord.

This mission is now ours too. As the Body of Christ, we are called to proclaim good news, extend healing, and walk alongside the hurting. This doesn’t always require a grand platform—sometimes it’s as simple as listening well, praying faithfully, and being present in someone’s pain.

Prayer:

Who are the “poor” or “brokenhearted” in your life? How is Jesus inviting you to pray for them? Who are those that Jesus would see as the “captives” and “oppressed” in your community? What is Jesus calling you to do as part of His mission to care for them? How can we be praying for those around the world who find themselves struggling with starvation, fighting for their family’s safety, or who face persecution for their faith?