Jude 1:1 Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you.
BONDAGE IN CHRIST-THE PRIVILEGE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
1. ONLY THE CALLED-in Christ by redemption and forgiveness of sin
2. ONLY THE BELOVED-eternal bond, unbreakable
3. ONLY THE KEPT-held close, nurtured, guided, provided, precious
4. ONLY THE BOUNTIFUL-multiplied mercy, peace and love
Our BONDAGE is for our protection, purpose and priority
BONDAGE IN CHRIST
Called to be a member
In the family of God
Birthed by Jesus service
He lived and died for love
Love that I could fathom
The Father’s loving heart
His life is poured into me
I am given a new heart
Eternal bond of kinship
A gift I cannot earn
It keeps me safe through living
That I might experience love
His hand holding me up
In the midst of my sin
Guiding me to forgiveness
That I might live again
Now I know the secret
That burned within my soul
I wanted to be important
Now Jesus has made me whole
Calling me to service
To show by my love
The Gospel makes a difference
In my actions as I go
Closely held, protected
His hand my daily guide
I can be a servant
With Jesus by my side
His mission is my service
Christ equips me to go
I am precious to the Father
Jesus loves me so
All around the needy
Rich and poor
He is my deliverer
As I give more and more
Mercy is my privilege
Others need to hear
That peace and love from Jesus
Makes every day dear
Clay Corvin 12/11/05