Definition of a Christian

"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."  2 Corinthians 5:20 NKJV

In England, there is an American embassy. Located within this building is all the power of the US government. If, for instance, another world leader asked the president for  negotiations, the president could say that he has an ambassador in their country who they could negotiate with. What the president would be implying is that to talk with the ambassador is just like talking with him. The ambassador, who is in constant touch with the president, is the president to that person, he is the ambassador.

The bible tells us that we are ambassadors of Jesus Christ. When people hear from us, they should have just heard from God. Jesus delegated His authority to us that we may speak on His behalf. How then can we be ambassadors if we keep our mouths closed. Paul wrote:

'How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?  Romans 10:14.

To be an ambassador of Christ, requires that we have to be on duty all our waking hours. There are no days off for the Christian. Yes, we can have holidays - we need them. However, we cannot leave Jesus behind; we must take Him with us. It is all or nothing. When we are at leisure, we should never take off our commitment to Jesus, leave it on a peg and then take it back on our return. This is why we should always be alert and ready. The world watches, so if we are at a party or just in the pub and we drink more than we can manage; we are at risk of destroying our role as ambassador. Yes, if we offended anyone, we can apologise the next day but, mud sticks, people remember and so does Satan who loves to spread gossip and accusation around. 

We died to our old life. We are new creations in Christ, old things have passed away 2 Cor 5:17. Wee have become a new person and if we are representing Jesus we need to take a pride in doing so. It is such a privilege. 

We make mistakes, many of them but, thankfully we have Jesus who is always willing to help us get things right. Remember, we are still learning - a work in progress.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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