“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” 2 Cor. 5:20
Did you know the United States has representatives in 173 countries? We call these people ambassadors. They are appointed by the President of the United States, and they live in special buildings called embassies. The purpose of the ambassador is to act as a representative for the United States. These diplomats often deal in economic talks and attempt to keep good relations with the host country.
The NIV Bible only mentions the word ambassador three times. In each instance it means a representative of a higher power or country. Paul used the word twice, each time meaning that we are God’s representatives, his diplomats, and his ambassadors. As such, we represent not an earthly kingdom, but a heavenly one.
When Paul was in prison, his work as an ambassador was hindered. He wrote in Ephesians 6:19,20, “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”
We are privileged to be ambassadors for Jesus. All Christians have been chosen to be Christ’s representatives, and as such, we are to preach and teach God’s Word so that others might see the beauty and joy we have as citizens of heaven. We declare with Paul, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20). Live today as Christ’s ambassador!
From he book “Precious Words of the Bible” by Reynold R. Kremer