Devotionals for May 24, 2022
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READ
EPHESIANS 6:16–20
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
REFLECT
Paul writes from a prison cell as he closes the letter to the church at Ephesus. He is encouraging them to be fully clothed in Christ, to live out the Gospel in the power of the Spirit. Notice how Paul asks them to pray for him, that he would be able to proclaim the Gospel boldly no matter where he goes. Whether a free man or a prisoner, Paul sees himself as an “ambassador” of the Gospel.
APPLY
Q: How can Paul have such security and boldness in the Gospel even though chained up in a prison?
Q: How are you relying on the God’s Spirit to embolden you and guide you each day?
Q: Our world desperately needs the Gospel. Pray for yourself and others to be bold ambassadors for the Good News of Jesus.
Q: How are you relying on the God’s Spirit to embolden you and guide you each day?
Q: Our world desperately needs the Gospel. Pray for yourself and others to be bold ambassadors for the Good News of Jesus.
SING
PRAY
"May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven."
Lord, thank you for guiding me by your Holy Spirit to be an ambassador for you. No matter who I encounter today, help me to be Christ to them. Lord Jesus, I know you are returning one day and your Kingdom will be fully established. Until then, I am joyfully yours. Use me however you want. Amen.
Lord, thank you for guiding me by your Holy Spirit to be an ambassador for you. No matter who I encounter today, help me to be Christ to them. Lord Jesus, I know you are returning one day and your Kingdom will be fully established. Until then, I am joyfully yours. Use me however you want. Amen.