We Are Ambassadors for Christ -- April 19, 2013

"We are ambassadors for Christ."  2 Corinthians 5:20

It is part of our lesson this week called "Our Mission".

That verse brings back lots of memories for me.  It probably does for some of you, too.  For everyone else, I'll explain why this verse is so important.

You see, this verse is the motto for RA's (Royal Ambassadors).  I grew up in a church that had RA's for the boys and GA's (Girls In Action) for the girls on Wednesday night.

Each week, our group of guys would stand in a circle.  We'd cross our right arm over our left and join hands with the boy on either side of us.  We'd then recite together:  "We are ambassadors for Christ.  2 Corinthians 5:20".

Then we'd have a devotion and play games.  Four-Square was my favorite.

"We are ambassadors for Christ" squeezes the essence of the entire New Testament into five words.

Once you become a believer in Christ, a follower of Christ, a disciple of Christ, you are His ambassador.  You represent Jesus in your interactions with others.  That is an awesome opportunity and an awesome responsibility.

You know or have known people who embody the role of "Christ's ambassador".  But where do you stand?

If you have kids, you are the spiritual leader of your family.  Your job is to show Christ's love to your children.  How are you doing on that one?  Me?  I can do better.

Hebrews 13:7-8 says: "Remember your leaders who have spoken God's Word to you.  As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever".

Let no one ever doubt that you are standing for Jesus in all that you do.

As we gather this Sunday at 9:50 am, we'll look closer at being "ambassadors for Christ".

Here is our outline for our lesson:
1.  God's people are called to be on His mission (Acts 1:4-8).
2.  God's people are entrusted with His message (1 Corinthians 1:18-25).
3.  God's people are called to be His messengers (2 Corinthians 5:14-21).

Finish Friday strong.  Enjoy Saturday with your family.  See you Sunday!

Loyally yours,

Darren Bayne

"When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends." - Japanese proverb