Whose Prisoner?

Ephesians 3:1-9

Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles
1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—

2Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. 6This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

7I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. 8Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

Bee's Thoughts:

Last night, my 'bf' said I shouldn't think of myself as being so unworthy or small in my "devotion". However, I really feel that way and always thanking God for saving me and making me His precious child.

At times, we have become the 'prisoner' of the people we can't forgive, or the past we can't forget, or the future we are fearful about.

Was I the 'prisoner' of my bad childhood experiences too? Perhaps I was last time when I allowed them to make me feel sad. I don't feel much about it these days after my mum's demise. I hope I can become the 'prisoner' of Christ instead.


Dear Lord,
Guard my heart, thoughts, feelings and wants.
Let me be your 'prisoner' instead of mine own.
All that I have and want I place in Your hand.
Show me Your ways and Your plans.
Help me see and understand them.
Keep me strong and not look back at what I cannot change or the things that can't turn back.
My prayer to You in Jesus' name. Amen.