2
Timothy 2:9 “I suffer trouble . . . even to the point of chains; but the Word
of God is not chained” (NKJV).
In 2 Timothy we read of Paul
experiencing a different kind of “locked-in syndrome.” Under the house arrest, the apostle learned
that it is possible that he would be executed (be put to death). With this in view, he told Timothy: “I suffer trouble … even to the point of
chains; but the Word of God is not chained” (2 Tim. 2:9).
In spite of his isolation (separation from others), Paul welcomed visitors, wrote letters
of encouragement, and rejoiced at the spread of God’s Word. Paul spent two
years under house arrest awaiting his trial.
Paul wrote Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians, and Philippians during this
first Roman imprisonment.
Early church tradition suggests that
Paul was exiled and fulfilled the dream of expressed in Roman 15:23-29 of
carrying the gospel to Spain (A.D. 63-67).
Then later Paul was arrested again and taken to a harsher second Roman
imprisonment. While in prison, Paul
wrote 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus.
Paul left us an example that if ever
we felt like we may have been isolated from others, to remind us that the Word
of God is not chained. We can still reach out to others through the Face Book,
Face Time, Skype, Video Phone, emails, and such.
As for me, I write Manna and put in
Blog and emails to friends. I felt free when it comes to the Word of God, His presence,
He is everywhere. What about you? I pray that there are some ways you could reach out to others.
Even when praying “on your knee,” your
prayers traveled around the world. Pray
for more workers to carry the Word of God everywhere. Pray for workers to do their mission to help
others. God will reward you.
Song: We’ll Work Till
Jesus Comes
By Elizabeth Mills, Sing
His Praise
We’ll
work till Jesus comes,
We’ll
work till Jesus comes,
We’ll
work till Jesus comes,
And
then we’ll be gathered home.
Song: In the Service of
the King
By Alfred Henry Ackley, Sing His Praise
In
the service of the King,
Every
talent I will bring;
I
have peace and joy and blessing
In
the service of the King.
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