We are here to represent!

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20)

Many times in life we’re asked to represent something. To attend a function on behalf of the company we work for, to represent our family at a funeral or wedding, and for a select few, to represent our country in the Olympic games or even an international summit.

In short – when we stand in as a representative of anything – we’re ambassadors.
In his letter to the church in Corinth, Paul is describing his reason for writing, reason for coming to the people of Corinth – and consequently describes OUR actions – in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. And he uses the word, Ambassadors. Someone who acts on behalf of, and with the authority of, those who sent them.

•The truth of the Gospel is ours, but not ONLY ours
•We come on behalf of the King to offer citizenship in the Kingdom
•Are we working our way through life hoping to blend in?
•Or are we speaking into lives and situations with the authority we’ve been given?