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Bound by Chains

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Scripture reading: Acts 12:1-17

Worship song: Break Every Chain


Meditation:

A chain is something that is used to confine, secure, or restrain objects or persons to prevent free movement. It is also defined as a series of metal links or rings joined together that are used for different purposes. As we read in Acts chapter 12, Peter was kept in prison, bound by chains with two security guards, one on his left and the other on his right. Soldiers guard the door to prevent his escape. He was restrained and held under maximum security, but beyond the prison bar lies the chain breaker. The church remains fervent, praying earnestly to Almighty God for Peter's freedom from an unjust system. Their constant praying for Peter did not go unnoticed as Almighty God heard the fervent, sincere prayer of the intercessors and favoured their request. At a time when they least expected it, God broke the chains that bound Peter and set him free. Are you chained by the shackles of your sin? Are you kept bound by your condition? Rest assured, you can overcome and be victorious when you surrender your state to God and pray fervently and sincerely without ceasing from a penitent heart. Your shackles will be broken, and you will experience freedom when you come in contact with the chain breaker. 


Let us pray. 

Heavenly Father, our chainbreaker, as you intervened in Peter's situation, I pray you will intervene in ours and take the shackles off so we can praise you. Mighty God, I pray you will break the chains of Satan's deception. Strengthen us, Almighty God, lest we yield to temptation. Lord, as we exalt and praise you, send forth your angels to break the yoke of bondage and every chain that the enemy is using to keep us captive. And now, Almighty God, as my prayer goes forth, knowing you are a prayer answering God, I declare with authority that every chain that the enemy has used to shackle us and lock our blessings is broken through the power of Jesus Christ. Almighty God, with a grateful heart, I give you thanks for your divine intervention, for breaking the chains of bondage and setting us free through Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen. 


Have a blessed day. 🩷

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