Fearlessly

DEVOTION
EPHESIANS
FEARLESSLY
Eph 6:19-20
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
NIV
Several thoughts roam around in my brain regarding what is said here, I must deal with one then tomorrow I will deal with the other. But for now I have to feel as though I am in the same position here in regards to opening my mouth. I have done so, and have been labeled a ‘know it all’, or ‘a preacher’, or asked, why I always get preachy when I talk about God’s word. Some people don’t even what to be with me because they don’t want to hear what I have to say. Does it make them feel uncomfortable? Or are they just not interested, or refuse to believe the word of God as true. I have been told I should not bring up God in conversations because it only causes arguments. Sometimes I think maybe I should be silent, not speak up, even in church when I attend a Sunday School class taught by a friend. Sometimes I say to myself, I should just shut up, but then I cannot, I have to say what I believe to be the truth of God’s word. And it is what I believe I have been spoken to by the Holy Spirit. I must confess I do not ascribe to the thoughts and interpretations of so called scholars and theologians. I subscribe to the word of God. I say what I am instructed to say in the scriptures. Maybe I make more enemies than friends doing that, I don’t know. Am I opinionated? Absolutely! Am I a black and white thinker? Without question, it is either right or wrong, no middle ground. I must not be afraid; I must be fearless in declaring the truth of God’s word. I know the Spirit not only gave words to Paul, but he is willing to give words to anyone who is fearless about speaking them. The problem, as I see it in my life, is I don’t think I have asked others to pray for me regarding my declaring God’s word fearlessly, as I should. This I must do.