Thoughts: Hope makes us bold. It encourages us to do things beyond what we would normally do. So the swimmer who can see the finish line swims extra hard; he marathoner has a kick when the finish line is in sight. A researcher who has found a cure is anxious to share that hope.
Paul is saying that because he has eternal hope- the most important hope that anyone can have- he is bold in sharing his faith with others. We too can have boldness. We want others to have the hope we have.
Prayer: Lord, help me to remember my hope and share that hope with others.
