AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST

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Text:  2 Corinthians 5:20 


 *Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore [you] on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.* 


 I am sure you are quite familiar with the word "ambassador" It simply means a representative who represents his own country in another country or kingdom. Ambassador is a messenger of a kingdom who is sent to stand in, speak for and defend the interest of his own kingdom, nation or country.


So now, think about you being the ambassador for Christ. That would mean that you are representing, standing in and defending the interest of Christ in this world. An ambassador cannot hide the identity of the country he's representing in anyway. When you meet an ambassador, it cannot take long before you know he is one. His identity is like that of his country and not like the country he resides in.


In the same vein, if you are Christ's ambassador, you will have the identity of His kingdom. You will speak like one from His kingdom, you will dress like one from His kingdom, everything around you will certainly show that you are His. An ambassador cannot be hidden. So also, you can't as Christ's  true ambassador.


As a true child of God, you are to consciously live in such a way that Christ is glorified. Your life is no longer your own. As an ambassador, you now live for Christ and His interest and no longer yours. *"...and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again"* 


Are you living as an ambassador for Christ or you are living for yourself and your pleasure?

Christ has done so much for you, you simply appreciate and acknowledge Him by living as His ambassador.


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 


1. Father Lord, help me to live effectively as your ambassador in this world. 

 

 *Bible Reading* 

2Cor. 5:12-21


 *CHRIST IMAGE ASSEMBLY* 

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