“Rise from the dust, O Jerusalem. Sit in a place of honor. Remove the chains of slavery from your neck, O captive daughter of Zion.” Isaiah 52:2 NLT
I have not done it throughout his life, but recently I have made a point to take Famous’ dog collar off at night. Wearing it rarely seems to bother him, and it is necessary for the many outdoor walks we take. He even has a change of color for every season, just for a little variety! But even though it adds an extra step to our morning and evening routines, it just seems a little more dignified to let my companion dog enjoy several hours without this band of restraint and ownership about his neck.
It is hard to imagine actual chains around our necks, even if it was part of the slave culture in our nation’s history. But how many of us go through life encumbered and manipulated by the chains of guilt, fear, idolatry, and greed? God has always shown the way for his people to be free. And Christ has liberated us from everything and anything which would separate us from God — even mortal death.
Loose the chains that bind, and free me from the forces which seek to enslave me today, O God!
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