Ephesians 6:19-20 “And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”
Paul was urging the Ephesian church to, as part of the armor of God, pray. Here he makes a specific request for himself as he ministers for the Lord. If only every believer made this request. What the lost world needs is a few men and women willing to open their mouths boldly.
Paul did not make this request simply because he was an Apostle and preacher. He believed and taught that all Christians should proclaim the gospel. The key may be in the overall topic of the passage, which is prayer. We need to both pray for strength and commitment for ourselves, as well as asking others for prayer.
If anything is lacking on our church request lists today it is our urgent need for powerful and courageous gospel preaching. Let us not forget it the next time we meet together to seek the Lord!
Ephesians 6:19-20 “And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”