Mid-1500 Japan - a bowl that was much loved by a military ruler. One day during a gathering, a servant accidentally dropped the bowl, which broke into five pieces. Everyone paused, fearing for the young man as the military leader was known to possess a quick, harsh temper. Then one of the guests improvised a comic poem about the incident, provoking laughter all around and restoring the leader to good spirits.
This story goes on to say that instead of the break "…diminishing [the bowl's] appeal, a new sense of its vitality and resilience raised appreciation to even greater heights." The bowl had become more beautiful for having been broken. The true life of the bowl "…began the moment it was dropped…"
From that day onward, mended bowls have been used and cherished for generations. In Japan, cracks in precious bowls are often filled with gold. The Japanese believe that when something has suffered damage and has a history, it becomes more beautiful.
"Bruised, Broken, Torn for us..."
Almost 2,000 years ago, someone once was bruised, broken and torn...for you. Shortly afterwards, His body was cast aside. Even though He soon resurrected, the signs of His brokenness and His scars -- for you -- remain. It's because of Him -- Jesus Christ -- that we experience new vitality, new resilience and new life at greater heights.
Reflect how and Why the Word "Kintsukuroi" Means So Much To You
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