Hey guys. Welcome to “Remember My Chains.” My name is Win Pratt, and this is just my little blog. Since I’m sure you all know what that is, I won’t waste your time bothering to explain it.
As for the title, “Remember My Chains,” it comes from the last verse in the book of Collosians – Collosians 4:18, to be exact. It reads “I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you” (ESV). Some versions say “Remember my imprisonment” (NAS), and “Remember my bonds” (KJV).
I find this significant for two reasons. Paul is prison, writing to the church at Colosse. The majority of this letter is encouragement, teaching, and guiding. But Paul humbles himself at the end. He says “As you go about growing in Christ, remember that I am still in prison. Don’t forget my condition. Pray for me.” He does not put himself above the people he writes to. He knows he needs them just as much, if not more, than they need him.
Also, I believe Paul may be using this statement to encourage the people of Colosse. He says “I’m writing this myself, and I’m in prison, remember? Think about how much more you can do being free to walk and speak. Your ministry has so much potential, and is worth sacrifices.” It’s easy for me, as an American, to take for granted my freedom. Paul encourages me to remember his chains and put to use the gift of freedom given to me by the Lord.
Now, I’m horrible with conclusions, so I’ll just say thank you for stopping by, and that I appreciate your time. If I don’t know you, Email me and introduce yourself. I’d love to meet you. Stay safe.
Remember My Chains 