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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