Never Stop

 Scripture:

“I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Paul is closing his letter to the Ephesians in this passage. In his closing, he says that he is in chains, but still preaching this message of the Gospel and the mysterious plan of God. He asks them to pray that he will keep on speaking boldly for God as he should. Paul identified himself as God’s ambassador. He knew he was obligated in that role until God was done with him. Paul knew who he was. He knew what he was called to do. He also asked people to pray that he would keep on speaking boldly, though in prison.

Application:

I want to live out my life doing the will of Him who sent me. I want to stay on focus and finish everything He has called me to do. As with Paul, I feel like speaking for God is not a choice, but a calling, a commission, or a sending. Therefore, I don’t have much choice in the matter. “I should” finish out my life doing what God has called me to do. No matter what happens to me, I want to do what God called me to do.

Prayer:

Father, You called me a long time ago and Your hand has been with me throughout my life. Help me to remain faithful to Your calling and to accomplish all You want me to accomplish. Teach me to follow Your voice and finish what You speak to me. Give me wisdom and strength to finish what You started. You sent me. Help me to live as one who is sent and never stop.

Yours,

Jeff