The mark of sorrow

Ezekiel 9:3-7
Now the glory of the God of Israel had gone up from the cherub on which it rested to the threshold of the house. And he called to the man clothed in linen, who had the writing case at his waist. ⁴And the LORD said to him, "Pass through the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations that are committed in it." ⁵And to the others he said in my hearing, "Pass through the city after him, and strike. Your eye shall not spare, and you shall show no pity. ⁶ Kill old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women, but touch no one on whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary." So they began with the elders who were before the house. ⁷Then he said to them, "Defile the house, and fill the courts with the slain. Go out." So they went out and struck in the city.

The Spirit of the Lord sought for those who's hearts broke over sin, for those who had deep sorrow for their city and people trapped in rebellion. Psalm 51:17 says, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." These individuals were spared God's wrath, not because of their perfection, but because of their brokenness. They demonstrated the heart of God through their sorrow.
Would I be worthy of such a mark? Do I demonstrate the heart of God through a brokenness over sin? Am I grieved by rebellion, disobedience, hard-heartednes?

Lord - break my heart for what breaks Your's. Amen.