And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Philippians 1:14 (ESV)
Paul is in prison but he still rejoices because the Gospel continues to spread all over the nations, including within the prison where he is guarded. His joy doesn't come from his own situation but from knowing that more and more people hear about Jesus and come to know Him. He also rejoices because his resilience is an example for Christians to be bold and strong when sharing the Gospel.
Today, we must focus on sharing the Word of God; it is our mission. We need to be bold and confident in doing it. Whatever the circumstances, good or bad, our purpose is to proclaim the glory of God. We can use our difficulties to encourage other Christians to be courageous in the Lord as well nonbelievers to encounter God's love through our testimonies.
Lord, we pray that You give the strength to share Your Gospel and proclaim Your glory to people surrounding us. By Your grace, we pray that whatever the circumstances, we stay focused on our mission, helping people to encounter You and your love. Amen.
Richard Genrault
