BeInspiredToday: Remember My Chains

“I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.” (Colossians 4:18)

It was around AD 60-61 while Paul was still serving his first prison sentence in Rome. Based on reports of false teachings about the deity of Christ being propagated in Colosse, Paul wrote to encourage the church and to strengthen them in their fundamental doctrine.

Paul then ends the letter on a rather emotional note asking the church to remember his chains. Paul was obviously referring to his imprisonment in Rome. He was under restriction and most likely austere living conditions. He definitely needed prayer and, possibly, other material support.

When we think about this deeply, it must remind us of the importance of fellowship and brotherly support. Paul, a great man of God, was in prison and needed to be remembered by the church. The church indeed had something to offer, both spiritually and physically, to make life easier and the burden lighter for the Apostle in chains.

Everyone, both great and small, will need a supporting hand at certain points in life. Like the Colossian church, could you be the one being silently beckoned to remember a friend or brother in chains? Could you offer something spiritually and/or physically to alleviate someone’s plight?

May God help us to remember those in chains!

Remain inspired!

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