"He brought them out of
darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart."
Psalms 107:14
Psalms 107:14
So
often the book of Psalms’ poetic imagery expresses Godly truths in a graceful
and elegant manner. In the hundred and
seventh psalm, the psalmist identifies some of the most common calamities
encountered by mankind and shows how God attends to those that struggle beneath
them. In the midst of this passage we
observe the goodness of God toward those in captivity. The portrayal is of one who sits in darkness (v.10),
desolate and in bondage as a result of rebellion against God. Yet, the Father in Heaven has compassion for
He brings them out of darkness into light and removes that which restrains them
(v.14).
As
I read this, it brings to mind the state of so many in our world today. For you see, the Bibles describes those who
do not have a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, as those who are enslaved and
bound by sin and sinful desire.
Furthermore, Scripture tells us that those living in this state are
deceived, for the individual is certain that he or she has chosen this
condition and in it he or she has found freedom.
As
a Christian, I am heartbroken that so many are imprisoned and shackled to sin without
recognizing the situation and its danger.
I am furthermore dismayed by the Church’s reaction. Was it not once chained? Was it not once imprisoned? Did God not
provide liberty to those within its body?
Did he not break the bonds of sin which restrained each individual? Yet the universal church and so many within
its body have forgotten the goodness of the Lord. As one who is tasked with leading the Youth
of Millen Baptist, I have endeavored to communicate to the youth the liberty
and freedom found in Christ as well as the condition of the fallen among us.