A Bold Ambassador

Job 19; Mark 1-2 

“Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Acts 28:31

Paul arrived in Rome as an ambassador of Christ, rather than a prisoner awaiting trial before Caesar. His inner sense of call from the Lord Jesus was stronger than his Roman citizenship. It was Christ’s kingdom Paul preached. It was the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul was serving.

Are we clear about our citizenship in the kingdom of God and of our life-message?

The inner empowering presence of the Holy Spirit gave Paul boldness to speak about the good news of the gospel even as he awaited trial for proclaiming this very message! Rather than being intimidated, Paul was ‘doubling down’ on his message. We can often be intimidated by much less as we witness for Christ.

What contexts has God placed us in which need to hear a clear gospel-witness?

Will we, too, pray for boldness?

“Lord Jesus, fill me with boldness and your anointing this day, for your glory.”