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Read: Ephesians 6:19-20
Listen: Ephesians 6

Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. Ephesians 6:19

Paul asks the believers in Ephesus to pray for one specific thing: boldness. He wants courage to clearly share the gospel message. He writes this while chained in prison. He doesn’t ask for comfort or freedom. He asks for courage. What is the message he wants to share? That we were spiritually dead because of sin. But God, who is rich in mercy and great in love, has made us alive with Christ by his grace (Ephesians 2:4-5). The gospel is not about earning God’s love. It’s about receiving it. Paul calls himself an ambassador for Christ. An ambassador represents a king in a foreign place. Paul knows that even in prison, he represents Jesus. Wherever God places him, that is his mission field.

The same is true for us. If we follow Jesus, we represent him—in our homes, at work, at school, on our teams and even on social media. We don’t have to be loud or pushy. We simply need to be faithful and clear. When we share the good news, God can use our words to change someone’s life. A person who trusts Jesus receives forgiveness, new life and the full armor of God. Sharing our faith matters because people matter.

TODAY: Pray for one person who doesn’t know Jesus. Ask God to give you courage and the right words. Then register for “Sharing Your Faith” on March 26 at the Knapp Campus and learn how to explain the gospel in a clear and kind way.