"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." - 2 Corinthians 5:20
As believers, we are called to be diplomats of the Kingdom of God. For too long, we have been blindly falling under the label of Christian and the category of our denomination. This is not to downplay the name Christian but to emphasize the power from living as true believers. We are not just called to be passive observers of the world around us but rather active participants in spreading the love and message of Christ. We are called to be ambassadors of the Kingdom of God, making this a call to commit to representing Him in every aspect of our lives.
On of my favorite verses that reminds me of this calling is, 2 Corinthians 5:20 says, “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.” This verse reminds us that we are not just representing ourselves, but more importantly we are representing Jesus Christ, The King Himself. We are His hands and feet, His voice in this world. We represent all that He is and the beauty of his glorious Kingdom.
Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
As ambassadors of the Kingdom of God, we are called to spread His message of love and hope to everyone around us. We are called to be a light in the darkness, to comfort those who are hurting, and to share the good news of salvation with those who do not yet know Him. This is a high calling and job description because, despite the debate of end-times prophecy and rapture-focused theology, Christ himself says He will not return fully until the whole world has heard the Gospel of the Kingdom, or to simplify it until His ambassador has represented his government message to every area and people group on Earth.
“This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
Matthew 24:14
We are called and employed to live our lives in such a way that others see Christ in us. Our actions and words, and even our thoughts, should reflect His love and grace. We should strive to be a shining example of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. This is a task for all of us, including myself, to be representatives and ambassadors of His Kingdom in every aspect of life, from our jobs and relationships down to our spending and eating habits.
As ambassadors of the Kingdom of God, we are also called to be peacemakers. Matthew 5:9 says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” When we strive to bring peace to those around us, we are reflecting the heart of God. We are called to be agents of reconciliation, bringing people together and helping to heal broken relationships.
Being an ambassador of the Kingdom of God is not just a title; it is a way of life. It is our real career and job. The positions, titles, careers, and accolades we have here should be secondary components of our life and primarily serve as evidence of our government, The Kingdom of Heaven. We are called to be His representatives in this world, spreading His message of love and hope to all who will listen. We are called to be a light in the darkness, reflecting His love and grace to everyone we meet. Let us go out into the world and be the ambassadors that God has called us to be.
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