On Assignment

. . .for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.(Ephesians 6:20)

An AMBASSADOR is an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country. As CHRIST-followers, we instantly become AMBASSADORS for Him as we go through life. People expect us to act a certain way, unlike others, because we are from God, not of this country or this world. Much like the fanfare we would see when our President travels from one nation to another or when a foreign dignitary such as Lady Diana would visit the U.S., folks line up to get a glimpse or hear from the person. So why do we not find ourselves responsible for the things we say and do? How is it we can join in with the ignorance of a culture or partner with the public displays of disrespect and contempt? Do we not realize the world is watching? Do we not realize we are representing CHRIST in everything we do and say? (Colossians 3:23) That Facebook comment posted . . . that Instgram share . . . that email copied and pasted . . . that Snapchat photo passed along . . . All opportunities to shine for Christ or bring Him shame. We are IN this world but not OF this world. Respect the position we are placed in as believers in the only Holy and True God. We live in a foreign culture and represent a Holy God. He and the world expect better from us!