Be Christ’s Ambassadors

20/01/2025 2 min
Be Christ’s Ambassadors

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Episode Synopsis

2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (NASB95) - “Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."Reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel. It’s a divine act where God restores a broken relationship between Himself and humanity through Jesus Christ. Sin once separated us from God, making us His enemies (Romans 5:10). Yet, in His mercy, God sent Jesus to bear our sins and reconcile us to Himself. Now, as believers, we are not just recipients of reconciliation—we are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation.Think about the role of an ambassador. They represent their nation, delivering messages with the authority of their leader. As Christians, we are ambassadors for Christ, representing Him in a world desperately in need of peace with God. Sharing the gospel is not an optional task—it’s our calling. Through us, God makes His appeal to the world: “Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).In today’s divided and hurting world, this message is more relevant than ever. Many people are distant from God and others, living without hope. We are called to share the good news of reconciliation with courage and urgency. This could mean reaching out to someone with kindness, offering forgiveness, or boldly sharing the gospel. Are you fulfilling your role as an ambassador for Christ? Are there people in your life who need to hear God’s call to reconciliation?Here are a few meaningful actions you can take today: (1) Pray for someone in your life who does not know Christ and ask God for opportunities to share the gospel; (2) Seek reconciliation with someone you’ve had conflict with, reflecting God’s love and grace.Prayer:Heavenly Father, thank You for reconciling us to Yourself through Jesus. Help us live as faithful ambassadors, sharing Your message of reconciliation with a world in need. Give us boldness, compassion, and wisdom to represent You well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.