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THE SURROGATE JOURNEY: BIRTHING PURPOSE THROUGH OTHERS.  PART 3: THE WEIGHT OF THE WOMB — WHEN CARRYING GETS COMPLICATED Genesis 16:5–6 Then Sarai said to Abram, ‘You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my servant in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me.’ Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.” (NIV) 🔁 Quick Recap: In Part 2 , we met Hagar, the Egyptian servant chosen by Sarai to carry her child. Though not her dream, not her plan, and not her baby—she became the carrier of a promise she didn’t initiate. We learned how sometimes we are called to be the “other woman” in someone else’s destiny story—carrying, serving, interceding, and pushing someone else’s dream forward. 🤰 The Blessing that Brought Bitterness Hagar became pregnant. She was carrying the long-awaited seed. She should have been celebrated. But instead… she was mistreated. The one who chose her now chased her. The one who needed her now neglected her. The woman...

LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL PART 1:HUMANITY’S BROKEN STATE — THE WOUNDED MAN

LOVE THAT LIFTS - THE BURDEN - BEARING GOSPEL 
PART 1:HUMANITY’S BROKEN STATE — THE WOUNDED MAN


Luke 10:30-35

Jesus said, “A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by bandits... They beat him and left him half dead. A priest came by but crossed to the other side... then a Levite did the same. But a Samaritan saw the man and felt compassion. He soothed his wounds... put him on his donkey, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day, he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, saying, ‘Take care of him. If the bill runs higher, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’”


Broken but not abandoned—God still reaches for us in our lowest.

Have you ever been in a place where you felt completely drained—physically, spiritually, emotionally, or even maritally? The man in Jesus’ parable wasn’t just robbed—he was stripped, wounded, and left half-dead. That’s not just a story—it’s a picture of real-life struggles. This is the starting point of our journey: humanity’s broken state.


1. Spiritual Analogy:

The wounded man represents humanity—fallen, broken by sin, and helpless to save itself (Romans 3:23).

Sin, disobedience, and spiritual compromise have left many “half-dead”—alive but disconnected from God.


2. Physical/Emotional State:

Depression, anxiety, fatigue, and burnout reflect a modern world of “wounded walkers.”

Physically, many are trying to survive without rest or nourishment—racing through life while bleeding inside.


3. Educational Angle:

Students and young professionals struggle with identity crises, pressure, fear of failure—wounds hidden behind certificates and smiles.

Knowledge without healing becomes noise without direction.


4. Social Angle:

This man could represent those hurt by betrayal, injustice, bullying, or loneliness.

The world passes by, but their pain remains.


5. Marital Connection:

Some marriages are like this man—beaten by poor communication, infidelity, unresolved conflict, or trauma.

You may be in a union but feel half-dead—your dreams, intimacy, or peace lying on the roadside.




REFLECTION

Where are you bleeding?

Where are you half-dead and pretending you're fine?

Like the man in the parable, your healing doesn’t start with pretending it’s okay. It begins with admitting you're hurt and needing help. Jesus sees you even when others walk by.



CALL TO ACTION

Be honest with yourself and with God—identify your wounds.

Stop numbing pain with busyness, religion, or silence.

Ask: “Where am I bleeding? Who have I left bleeding?”

Don’t ignore others in your circle who might be silently suffering—reach out.




PRAYER

Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I have wounds—some visible, some hidden. I’ve tried to keep going even when I was bleeding. But I bring myself to You now. Heal me. Restore me. And give me eyes to see others who are broken so I don’t walk past them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.




NEXT PART TEASER

In Part 2,we meet the robbers—the ones who strip, wound, and leave. We'll uncover the real enemies of growth, joy, and wholeness. Get ready to confront what’s been silently stealing from you.





LET’S TALK (DISCUSSION QUESTIONS)

1. What does it mean to be “half-dead” emotionally, spiritually, or maritally?


2. What are common things today that “rob” people of peace, purity, or purpose?


3. Have you ever felt like the wounded man? What helped you recover?


4. In what ways can we stop and support people who are emotionally or spiritually broken?


5. How can the Church become a safe place for the “wounded ones”?


Please kindly share your thoughts, testimonies, or questions—we grow better together.

Thank you!





Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)







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