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In 2 Timothy 2:9, Paul asserts that God’s Word is not chained. The context was, despite his imprisonment and being bound by chains like a criminal (but he was not!), God’s Word and the Gospel were still working in the midst of the people he was reaching out to. In fact, he endured all things for the sake of the elect – Paul’s reference to those who have yet to receive the gift of salvation – that they may receive eternal life one day.
Incidentally, this is the theme for my local church – His Word is not chained. It speaks of God’s work continuing through us despite obstacles placed by the world or the evil one. As God’s people, we will speak and witness as much as we can by the testimony of our words and actions. Are we trustworthy people? Do we keep our promises? Do we repay our debts? Do we act on what we say? Do we put our hearts into the work we do? Do we put our hearts into our service for God?
These blogposts that I write, as many as I can day in and day out, only reach an audience of at most 100 eyeballs. Although I wish these pages have a broader impact, it is more important for me that those who read them are somehow touched by the Spirit of God and moved and encouraged to persevere through in their own race to the finish line. In order that the message of the Gospel and the Word are not chained by human limitations. So that more may one day hear the Good News and accept Christ as Lord and Saviour and receive eternal life!
Thank you all for your support and encouraging words, especially for your time and effort in reading these pages. I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ may use the words that I write to encourage you and spur you on to greater heights in your relationship with God that you may do greater exploits for Him and fulfil His plans and purposes for your life! I will continue to write as long as I am able, as long as this remains my calling for this season of my life. Indeed, the Word of God will not be chained. It will set the captives free, and it needs to be unleashed for it to achieve its purposes. The Word of God shall never return void! Amen!
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