remember my chains

Paul writes to the Ephesians: pray "...also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which i am an ambassador in chains, that i may declare it boldly, as i ought to speak."- Eph 6:19-20

Chains couldn't stop Paul from sharing Christ with others. i know that, in America at least, Christians do not face the threat of prison, but too often we are hindered from declaring boldly the gospel to those who so desperately need to hear it.

In Colossians, Paul writes: "Remember my chains." I take this as a challenge. God uses Paul despite his physical chains--Paul never ceases to speak out for God's glory, even in his difficult situation. I long for the courage to declare the preeminence of Christ in everything i do, in everyplace i am in. God knows my limitations, my "chains" that the world would use to hinder my witness, yet He will grant me the strength to speak the gospel "with love incorruptible" .