Ambassadors
The apostle Paul writes,
"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us...." 2 Corinthians 5:20a
Are you a good ambassador or a bad one?
An ambassador represents a king, or a government of a nation. It is his or her job to represent the king or government correctly. An ambassador is a diplomat that promotes international relationships between governments. One of their jobs is to promote among other things cultural relationships between their government and other nations.
As one website noted. Ambassadors, “ keep a diplomatic demeanour, with the goal of keeping a positive relationship between the country that is hosting them and their home nation.”
As Christians. As believers in Christ Jesus we, as the apostle Paul said are Christ’s ambassadors. Therefore it is important we keep a positive relationship with those in the world around us.
Jesus and all he represents will be judged by what people see us doing. As Francis of Assisi put it,
“The deeds you do
may be the only sermon
some persons will hear today”
Francis of Assisi.
So what are your words and deeds telling the world around you? Are you a good ambassador or a bad one?
Please think about it
