Monday, September 15, 2014

My Lord Remembers Me

Paul in Prison, Rembrandt

Romans 6:18 English Standard Version (ESV)
18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.

Romans 8:1English Standard Version (ESV)
Life in the Spirit
8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.[a]

Hebrews 13:3 New International Version (NIV)
3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.

Luke 23:41-43 English Standard Version (ESV)
41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

There is more than one kind of chain that can enslave an individual; but it is always a chain of sin, whether it be the sin of the captive or the sin of the jailer.  The only release from sin is through the forgiveness offered by Jesus  Christ.  A body may be imprisoned but never a soul pardoned by our Lord; and like the thief on the cross, He does remember us.

"Lord Remember Me" - Ruthie Foster

Oh Lord remember me
Oh Lord remember me
When these chains get broken, set my body free
Oh Lord remember me

Days get long, I call your name
Days get long, I call your name
Days get long, can't see right from wrong
Oh Lord, I call your name

Guide me on to do your will
Guide me on to do your will
When trouble move me, keep me standing still
Guide me on to do your will

Oh Lord remember me
Oh Lord remember me
When chains get broken, set my spirit free
Oh Lord remember me

When these chains get broken, set my spirit free
Oh Lord remember me



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