Monday, 24 October 2016

UNTIE HER BONDS

PRAYER PAUSE


Monday 24 October 2016, Zambia Independence


UNTIE HER BONDS


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “And this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan has held bound these eighteen years – was it not right to untie her bonds on the Sabbath Day?” (Luke 13:10-17)



Reflection. Jesus came to proclaim “liberty to captives” (Luke 4:18) but we do not get the message. We settle for the glitzy bit without searching for the substance. Zambian Independence, or any country’s moment of freedom, is – like Baptism – something that happens on one day. But the living out of it – the acceptance of the duties it involves as well as the rights it grants – takes a lifetime. Zambia is 52 years into freedom but it is clear that there are many who are still waiting for the fruits of freedom. It is good to rejoice and give thanks but much unfinished business awaits us.
 
Prayer. Lord, we give you thanks for the freedom we enjoy. Help us to engage with the issues that face us if true justice is to come on earth. Amen





































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