Two men walked on the road to Emmaus
Blind to a stranger they met on the way
Late in the evening, they asked him to supper
To break bread together at the close of the day
The stranger took the bread and bowed his head
Then asked for a blessing then he broke it
Into pieces of three
He gave to these blind men this bread
Blessed and broken
And suddenly their blinded eyes did see
His life was blessed far more than I could ever imagine
He was touched by God's grace more than I'll ever know
Then he was broken by the hands of the father
To bring sight to all blind men who were lost on their way
After God blessed him and after God broke him
He was given to bring sight to all men
When he was blessed
When he was broken
And after he was given
God blessed him and broke him again and again
My life is blessed far more than I could ever imagine
I've been touched by God's grace more than I'll ever know
So let me be broken through the suffering and the sorrow
Let me feel, what you felt, when you were broken for me
After my blessing, and after my breaking
Let me be given to bring sight to all men
When I've been blessed
When I've been broken
then after I've been given
Lord bless me and break me again and again
Lord bless me and break me again and again
"Blessed, Broken and Given" is a powerful song by Cece Winans that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith and the life of Jesus Christ. The song is featured on her album "Alabaster Box," which was released in 1999 and received critical acclaim for its powerful lyrics and soulful melodies.
The main theme of the song is the journey of Jesus Christ, from being blessed by God, to being broken on the cross, and ultimately being given as a sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. The song draws inspiration from the biblical story of the two men on the road to Emmaus, who encounter a stranger that turns out to be the resurrected Jesus. It is in this encounter that their eyes are opened, and they truly see who Jesus is.
The lyrics of the song beautifully capture the essence of this story and relate it to our own lives. It speaks of how Jesus' life was blessed by God's grace, more than we can ever imagine. He was touched by God's love and favor in a profound way. However, he was also broken by the hands of the Father, symbolizing his crucifixion on the cross. This act of brokenness was necessary to bring sight to all the blind men and women who were lost in their sin and in need of salvation.
The song then goes on to reflect on our own lives and how we are also blessed and broken. We are blessed by God's grace and love, experiencing His favor and provision in our lives. But we are also broken through the trials and sufferings we face. This brokenness allows us to relate to the brokenness of Christ and understand the depth of His sacrifice for us.
The lyrics also touch on the importance of being given. After Jesus was blessed and broken, He was given as a sacrifice for the salvation of all mankind. In the same way, we are called to be given for the sake of others. We are called to live lives of selflessness and service, following the example of Christ.
Several scripture verses come to mind when reflecting on the theme of this song. One such verse is Isaiah 53:5, which says, "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." This verse speaks directly to the brokenness of Christ and the purpose behind it.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is 2 Corinthians 4:7, which says, "But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." This verse reminds us that although we may be broken, we still carry within us the treasure of God's love and grace. Our brokenness allows His power to be displayed in and through us.
In conclusion, "Blessed, Broken and Given" is a beautiful and thought-provoking song that captures the essence of the Christian faith. It reminds us of the journey of Jesus Christ, from being blessed and broken, to being given as a sacrifice for our salvation. The song encourages us to embrace our own blessings and brokenness, and to live lives of selflessness and service, following the example of Christ.
