8/27/2021 0 Comments Be Bold!Verse 18 introduces the general character for a believer’s prayer life. 1) “all prayer and supplication” focuses on the variety; 2) “at all times” focuses on the frequency; 3) “in the Spirit” focuses on submission as we line up with the will of God; 4) “keep alert” focuses on the manner; 5) “all perseverance” focuses on the persistence; and 6) “all the saints” focuses on the objects. Moreover, Paul does not ask for prayer for his personal well-being or physical comfort in the imprisonment from which he wrote. He asks for boldness and faithfulness to continue proclaiming the gospel to the unsaved no matter what the cost. How are we doing in this regard?
Questions for further thought: 1. In what ways do I need to ask for boldness to proclaim God’s truth to an unbelieving world that desperately needs it? 2. If I have not done so, when will I confess and forsake my sin and put my trust in Christ alone as the basis for my forgiveness? Challenge: Confess your willingness to give into prideful tendencies and ask the Holy Spirit to give you boldness to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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