Let's get into the Word. Ephesians chapter 6, beginning in verse 18 and making our way through to the end of the letter, verse 24.

So, can I trouble you to stand? You can follow along as I read. If not, that's all right where you're seated.

We'll begin in verse 18 and the Apostle Paul ending the letter in a very

interesting and even powerful way says by the Spirit verse 18 and pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests with this in mind.

Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. Pray also for me, verse 19, that whenever I speak, words may be given me

so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. For which verse 20, and this is interesting, I am an ambassador in chains.

This kind of has a two-fold meaning. Not only is he literally chained to a Roman guard,

but ambassadors would be adorned with chains as well.

And that's how he saw this, being an ambassador for Jesus Christ in chains. It was a badge of honor.

He says, pray that I may declare it fearlessly as I should. Now verse 21, I hope

I'm pronouncing this guy's name right. If I don't, he'll tell me so when we see him

in heaven, but...

Tikakis.

Is that okay?

All right.

Tikakis, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord will tell you everything so that

you also may know how I am and what I am doing.

I am sending him to you for this very purpose that you may know how we are

and that he may encourage you.

Peace to the brothers and sisters

and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

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