Category Archives: ambassadors of Christ
Timid ambassadors
In Corinth, rebuffed and frustrated by resistance to his teaching, Paul was encouraged by his Lord in a night vision, “Do not be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and … Continue reading
First Responders
As God’s ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:18-20), we have the undeserved privilege, joy, and responsibility of addressing the many needs around us in this broken, dangerous world. We all live in a battlefield of sorts, in harm’s way, bullets whizzing by … Continue reading
Our Invisible Harvest
Jesus sent seventy of His disciples out ahead of Him, to where He Himself would subsequently go. They were to speak good news to those they met there, “that the kingdom of God has come near.” They were to bring … Continue reading
Empowered to be ambassadors of God
Our appointment to be ambassadors for God should not be intimidating to the believer. It is an unequal partnership with God Himself in His family business — that of kindly reconciling the world to Himself. Note that it is His involvement that … Continue reading
Bold Ambassador
As God adopts us as His own children (as flabbergasting as that is!), He puts us to work in the family business, as agents of reconciliation. “Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and … Continue reading
Reflecting God’s Glory
The moon has fascinated mankind since creation. Songs have been written to rejoice in its beauty. Lovers have held hands and enjoyed the atmosphere it creates. It shows us around, to a degree, at night. This author has a reputation … Continue reading
God’s Public Relations Dept. – Christian Character
A third way God “advertises” Himself to the world is through changed lives of His followers. Of course, believers who choose to live focused upon themselves and earthly concerns are a deterrent to God’s public relations campaign. But it must … Continue reading
Your priestly function
Believers in Christ have been given the unbelievable, undeserved assignment of being Christ’s ambassadors on earth, representing God to desperate, confused, hopeless people, as He were entreating through us (2 Corinthians 5:20). [See also 5-10-18, as well as 2-22-18.] But you … Continue reading
The Priesthood of the Believer
Are you up to the assignment of being a priest of God and of Christ? The Pope, the Bishop of Rome is commonly referred to as the Pontiff. The etymology of the word Pontiff derives through Old French pontif from Latin pontifex, … Continue reading
Friendly fire
“O God, it is You who knows my folly, And my wrongs are not hidden from You. May those who wait for You not be ashamed through me, O Lord God of hosts; May those who seek You not be … Continue reading
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