~We are Christ's Ambassadors~

Just wanted to share something.

If Jesus Christ is our Savior, we are 'Christ's  Ambassadors' 

 2 COR 5:18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 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.

So, we have to carry God's message to this world!

Why should we carry God's message?

1) It's a command and a Commission!

Mat 28: 16 -28

Acts 1:8 8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

2)  Others in darkness need to know the good news of Salvation. We are to be their 'Light'.

Is it an easy job?

No it's not always easy...it's risky & hard at times .

1)We'll be hated by some.

 John 15: 18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.

2)We'll be punished unjustly

1 Peter 4:16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.1 1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Is it a rewarding job?

DEFINITELY!

Every single soul is precious to Jesus! There's great rejoicing and celebration in heaven when one soul turns to Jesus.

How can we tell others?

1) By our Personal life:

Most of the time people at home, workplace, Schools, Colleges, neighbourhood, our friends etc may not listen to all we say but will definitely watch how we live. Our Godly life will speak better than words.

As someone once said 'We are the 5th Gospel'.

Let's  be the 'light' & 'salt' God calls us to be!

Light removes darkness & gives warmth!

Salt is a preservative & we too can protect the people around us from being wasted away in sin!

So let's not pressurize people but live out our faith! 

 1 Pet 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

2) By Persuasion :

We need to lovingly persuade and help people accept the truth.

2 Corinthians 5:11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.

Jesus never forced people but challenged them by presenting the truth.

Even Paul reasoned and persuaded by explaining and proving the Gospel. 

 Acts 17: 2 As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3explaining and proving that the Christ[a] had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,[b]" he said. 4Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and not a few prominent women.

Let's not get into argument with people who just want to have fun but when people do have genuine doubts clear them!

3) By Proclamation:

We can tell others what God has done in our lives. We are all called to be witnesses! ( John 1: 40-42/ Luke 12:8,9)

John 1: 40Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ). 42And he brought him to Jesus.
      Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter).

We all cannot be like Simon Peter who brought more than 3ooo people to the Lord on Pentecost day but I'm sure we all can be like Andrew bringing one soul at a time to Jesus.

4)By Demonstrating the power of God:

In Acts 3 we see the disciples do many miracles in the NAME OF JESUS and also explain who did it.

Miracles arouse interest. When people see or receive a healing or miracle they want to know how & who healed them! That gives us an excellent opportunity to minister to them. God has given His Children the authority.

Mark 16: 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

5)By Prayer:

Prayer can work wonders! We can pray for the lost souls around.

We should pray for the unbelievers around us, pray for God to use us & also for great spiritual revival to sweep the Nations of this earth!

Isn't it great to know we are Christ's Ambassadors?

Come on let's report for duty, the Lord's waiting to send us!

It's wonderful to remember that our Lord is no more in the grave but is ALIVE! HE'S A RISEN SAVIOUR!

God Bless you all!

YSIC,

Julie