The Lawful Captive!

When I was a child, I had experiences peculiar to me. The one that opened my mother’s womb; I was welcomed with great joy; those seasons of a newly-married couple. There is usually a lot of expectation with a child that comes to join a duo, loads of experiments too. In my part of the world, either of the new parents’ mother assumes the responsibility of baby-sitting the child – helping out with special baths, cleaning and other house chores for both the new mum and her baby. Both good and bad transpire during these times – includes learning of new tips to baby care, discovery of unique features of the child, maybe some domestic accidents. Inclusive is whatever the numerous care givers and friends transfer to the baby. The child begins to unveil his/her temperament; introverted or extroverted. A smart parent would discern the personality of the child. I was everyone’s sweetheart. With my 3-inches baby sandals, I was always an embraced visitor at neighbours’ doors – boisterous and with no care in the world. Those were the days of okin biscuit. “Don't ask, "Why was life better in the 'good old days'?" It is not wise to ask such questions”. Ecclesiastes 7:10 (NCV) There is really nothing new under the sun; whatever fashion craze we have now has been on the roaster for centuries; living is but a circle after all. The people that shaved off their eye brows to look impressive have now become overtaken with regrets of losing their God-given full hairs! In our drive at keeping up with the trends that brighten and fade, we pick up some things that we might never have bargained for. Innocent or guilty, you got those tribal marks they explain as ‘beauty marks’, bore those cognomens and bizarre christening from hell. Many times you had been strapped on human backs and taken to visit some weird beings, probably given foul baths in make-shift Jacuzzis, while you even enjoyed playing with the water. Those times you ate and drank stuffs with interesting recipes, you even smacked your lips in delight! Without mincing words, you entered into an agreement of captivity! Little wonder, you struggle through life! “Who can snatch the prey from the hands of a mighty man? Who can demand that a tyrant let his captives go?” Isaiah 49:24 (TLB). Jesus; from Heaven to earth, to the cross, to the grave and to glory! From Bethlehem to Golgotha! The mystery of His death was hidden from the devil – he would have prevented it. Oh Jesus, when you went to Calvary, you remembered to pick along ….“the handwriting of the note (bond) with its legal decrees and demands which was in force and stood against us (hostile to us). This [note with its regulations, decrees, and demands] He set aside and cleared completely out of our way by nailing it to [His] cross. Colossians 2:14 (AMP). As many as look up to your empty cross, in one accord and not living a double life, please rescue, deliver, cleanse, give new names, cloth with new garments. We call upon you this season that we mark the remembrance of your sacrifice! Save us from consequences of our past, heal us that we might joyously dwell in your house all of the days of our lives! “Give groaning prisoners a hearing; pardon those on death row from their doom — you can do it!” Psalms 79:11 (THE MESSAGE) DO IT LORD! My passionate plea! Happy Easter.. ayanfeLAMPROS http://www.ayanfelampros.blogspot.com NOTE: NCV (New Century Version) TLB (The Living Bible) (AMP) Amplified Bible Version THE MESSAGE Phone Contacts: 0802 828 6163, 0803 5100 530.