“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20
I’m reading Paul David Tripp’s book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands…He has such encouraging words to us as those God uses to bring his story of glory to the world. About being Christ’s ambassadors, he says,
“The primary issue is, ‘How can I best represent the King in this place, with this particular person?’ This is not a part-time calling; it is a lifestyle. When an ambassador assumes his responsibilities, his life ceases to be is own. Everything he says or does has import because of the king he represents. Anything less is an affront to the king and a denial of the ambassadorial calling.
“What is God calling you to in marriage? To be an ambassador. What is God calling you to as a parent? To be an ambassador. What is God calling you to regarding friends and neighbors? To be an ambassador. What is God calling you to in work and leisure? To be an ambassador. We represent God’s purposes to the people he places in our lives. This is much broader than a commitment to formal ministry occupying a portion of our schedule. It acknowledges that our lives belong to the King.”
For Reflection:
Consider the day ahead of you. To which people will you represent God’s purposes? What will be the best way to do that?
