Stay Bold and Stay ‘Old’

[312 words] There is a saying among those who fly planes, “There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots—but there are no old, bold pilots.” While humorous, it makes a good point. Those who choose to fly by the seat of their pants run the risk of being prematurely laid to rest. My prayer for you is that you become an “old,” bold Christian. By that I mean that you stay faithful to the Lord, committed to His ways, and unabashed about Jesus Christ. Too many Christians take daring chances flying too close to the world and they end up with a wrecked faith. As Ephesians chapter 3 opens up, Paul is discussing the mystery of the gospel now being revealed. As a consequence of that, faith in Christ is being developed in people. Paul then makes this statement concerning this thought: “in whom we have boldness and access…