The question may be asked; “Which is more important, the life that I
live, or the words that I say?” That’s like asking which wing of an airplane is
more important, the right or the left! To be an effective ambassador, it’s
obvious that both are essential.
An Ambassador must accurately represent the character of his King with a
humble integrity. – In 1 Corinthians
2:1 Paul says, “When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior
wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know
nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to
you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching
were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the
Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s
power.”
An Ambassador must be convinced and compelled, and also accurately
reflect the passion of his King or country. Again, Paul says “Christ’s love
COMPELLS us!” If we profess to be
Christians, followers of Christ, and have no passion for the church or the
ministry of the gospel, we are not a church at all!
An ambassador must also accurately reflect the message of his King or
country. We cannot speak the truth if we do not know the truth. We cannot tell
of what we have not experienced…or are not experiencing…in our own lives.
So, let’s ask the question – you know I’m going to ask the question – I
know you are waiting for me to ask the question – so here it comes – What kind
of ambassadors have we been for Christ? Are we compelled? Are we convinced? Do
we have passion, compassion, and integrity? Are we accurately representing the
message of our King? Do you think there is room for improvement?
There are three things –3 motivating forces
– of this ministry of reconciliation;
the first is the Character of God, the second is the Command of Christ,
and the third is the Condition of Mankind. I will get into those further next week.
See you then.
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