Are you tired of being held captive by the chains of the world or your
own prison?
I am reminded of a song by a once popular band and here are the
lyrics:
Court is in session, a verdict is in
No appeal on the docket today just my own sin
The walls cold and pale, the cage made of steel
Screams fill the room, alone I drop and kneel
Silence now the sound, my breath the only motion around
Demons cluttering around, my face showing no emotion
Shackled by my sentence, expecting no return
Here there is no penance, my skin begins to burn
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I hear a thunder in the distance, see a vision of a cross
I feel the pain that was given on that sad day of loss
A lion roars in the darkness, only he holds the key
A light to free me from my burden and grant me life eternally
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain’t got no time
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain’t got no time
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I cry out to God, seeking only His decision
Gabriel stand and confirms, I’ve created my own prison
I cry out to God, seeking only His decision
Gabriel stand and confirms, I’ve created my own prison
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
own prison?
I am reminded of a song by a once popular band and here are the
lyrics:
Court is in session, a verdict is in
No appeal on the docket today just my own sin
The walls cold and pale, the cage made of steel
Screams fill the room, alone I drop and kneel
Silence now the sound, my breath the only motion around
Demons cluttering around, my face showing no emotion
Shackled by my sentence, expecting no return
Here there is no penance, my skin begins to burn
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I hear a thunder in the distance, see a vision of a cross
I feel the pain that was given on that sad day of loss
A lion roars in the darkness, only he holds the key
A light to free me from my burden and grant me life eternally
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain’t got no time
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain’t got no time
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I cry out to God, seeking only His decision
Gabriel stand and confirms, I’ve created my own prison
I cry out to God, seeking only His decision
Gabriel stand and confirms, I’ve created my own prison
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
(And I said, ohh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain’t got no time
You want to be free – Jesus and His Word are the only things that breaks
chains around the heart!!
The following is from my devotions this week, from Rylisms – How timely,
how true, how freeing!!
The Unchained Word –
“It is the Gospel for which I have to suffer imprisonment — as if I were a
criminal. But there is no prison for the word of God.” (2 Timothy 2:9, Moffatt
NT).
There is great irony in the fact that when the powers of darkness orchestrated the imprisonment of Paul through the efforts of religious fanatics — his
imprisonment became the occasion for the unleashing of the Word of God.
Had Paul NOT been locked up, there is good evidence to conclude that we
would not have much of the New Testament as we know it today.
Though Paul was bound in chains when he wrote it, there are no prison bars
strong enough to hold back God’s Word from anyone anywhere.
In the front of an old Family Bible, I found these words — “This Book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of
sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts
are binding, its histories are true, and it decisions are immutable.
“Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains
light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the
traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword,
and the Christian’s charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and
the Gates of Hell disclosed.
“Christ is its Grand Subject, our good its design, and the Glory of God its
end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
“Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise
of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the
judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility,
rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its holy contents.
This volume is the Word of GOD.”
The Word of God cannot be chained — and it will therefore break every
chain that holds you back from fully, freely and faithfully following God.
Seeking God’s Best with You,
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said, ohh) All held captive out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
Should have been dead on a Sunday morning, banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain’t got no time
You want to be free – Jesus and His Word are the only things that breaks
chains around the heart!!
The following is from my devotions this week, from Rylisms – How timely,
how true, how freeing!!
The Unchained Word –
“It is the Gospel for which I have to suffer imprisonment — as if I were a
criminal. But there is no prison for the word of God.” (2 Timothy 2:9, Moffatt
NT).
There is great irony in the fact that when the powers of darkness orchestrated the imprisonment of Paul through the efforts of religious fanatics — his
imprisonment became the occasion for the unleashing of the Word of God.
Had Paul NOT been locked up, there is good evidence to conclude that we
would not have much of the New Testament as we know it today.
Though Paul was bound in chains when he wrote it, there are no prison bars
strong enough to hold back God’s Word from anyone anywhere.
In the front of an old Family Bible, I found these words — “This Book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of
sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts
are binding, its histories are true, and it decisions are immutable.
“Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains
light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the
traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword,
and the Christian’s charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and
the Gates of Hell disclosed.
“Christ is its Grand Subject, our good its design, and the Glory of God its
end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
“Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise
of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at the
judgment, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility,
rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its holy contents.
This volume is the Word of GOD.”
The Word of God cannot be chained — and it will therefore break every
chain that holds you back from fully, freely and faithfully following God.
Seeking God’s Best with You,
Pastor Daren