Ephesians 6:19-20
An Ambassador in Bonds

In chains for kingdom reasons high, he sits in dungeon deep and dark.
He speaks to those who do come by to hear, to listen and to think
Of truth, of Christ, of facts before unknown, unheard of.
Two disparate groups so far apart and yet so much in common
That to those who observe from distant parts, it is a mystery.

To be explained it must be clear that mystery unfolds to watching, waiting souls.
Now in the infinite design of wisdom that only can be divine, come answers.
Answers that unfold the fact that Jews and Gentiles both alike are one.
One in Christ by virtue of the cross-slain Lamb, who gave Himself voluntarily.
The Gospel then comes clear to all – one in Christ, one body in the Lord.

Far away as words are read to anxious waiting listeners sitting in convocation holy;
The words are there for all to hear, Christ’s ambassador has wants as well.
He needs the intercession, the throne of grace to hear the words of all who pray for him.
For boldness in a place unholy and yet blessed by the unseen presence of the Master.
He waits and speaks and opens his mouth as befits an ambassador in bonds.

One and another come and take their place to guard the prisoner unarmed.
Except for prayers from far away and Spirit near, and words of God own truth,
There is no reason to fear the prisoner meek and hidden far behind the prison bars.
But truth unleashed set guards who come to wonder and to learn from him;
The Way, the Truth, the Life becomes the real and living Savior – and they’re free.

The prayers of saints so far away unhindered by miles, cultures, waters and language too,
Gives power to words spoken by one behind the prison walls, yet set free,
As those who from his lips have heard God’s voice and in repentance, faith, and hope;
Have taken the new life God gave and spread its news far and wide wherever they did go.
The ambassador and those who prayed share alike in God’s own joy – and glory.