Captured
“For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die..”
Philippians 1:20
As I read and reflect on the words of Paul inspired by the Holy Spirit..I am convicted of Pauls captivity.. Not the physical chains and imprisonment he suffered.. but his sole & devout affection for the Heart of Christ.
A heart held captive by the depth of love and mercy that pour uninhibitedly.. To be utterly consumed and captured up to the point of complete and perfect submission..
And from Paul’s ransomed heart, lies a strength of divine and complete authority.. His words, are no longer his own.. His actions, bear fruit of one much greater than he.. His thoughts, take heed to an all knowing King..His courage, bold and reckless.. Nothing will stop him, not even death..
