In Ephesians 6:19-20, Paul says he is "an ambassador in chains." Locked away in a prison, Paul adamantly refuses to allow his circumstances to dictate or change his identity. He may be in chains, but he remains God's ambassador.
Can you imagine Paul chained up in that dungeon, throwing up his hands saying, "That's it; it's over; I'm finished!? Not on your life!
Instead the apostle grows bolder as an ambassador; not intimidated or ashamed, because Paul isn't chained in his Spirit. Remember how he ends his letter to the Philippians? "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Don't allow yourself to be defined by your past or "chained" by your current circumstances. God has called you to be an ambassador for Him. With so much work to be done, grow even bolder right in the midst of your trials and tribulations!
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