We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. – 2nd Corinthians 5:20 (NIV)
In Second Corinthians 5:20, Paul wrote, “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ.…” How wonderful that Paul would use this word to describe you and me! In New Testament times and in today’s world, the word “ambassador” has the same meaning.
According to Paul’s words in Second Corinthians 5:20, we are heavenly delegates — “ambassadors” who have been sent forth as Heaven’s representatives to planet earth! As ambassadors for Christ, we are the voice of Heaven. As His representatives, we are authorized to speak and act on behalf of the Lord. And as Heaven’s ambassadors, we are fully backed, funded, defended, and assisted by the authority and resources of Heaven!
Don’t ever think that you are unimportant to the plan of God. You are an ambassador! You represent Jesus Christ to your family, your school, place of employment and neighborhood.
You have been invested with royal powers: the Spirit of God, the name of Jesus and the authority of His blood. You can call upon Heaven to assist you at any given moment in prayer!
As your day gets started, stop for a moment and think about who you really are in Jesus Christ. You are a royal ambassador for the King of Kings Himself.
So wherever you go today and whatever you do, remember the One you are representing. If you need special help from above in order to represent the Lord in a positive way, remember that as an ambassador of Christ, all of Heaven is standing by to fully support you!
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the tremendous privilege of representing You on this earth! Help me to truly see and acknowledge who You have made me to be in in Jesus name. Amen.