What is an Ambassador?

Read 2 Corinthians 5:9-6:2.

Ambassador: an official envoy; especially: a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his or her own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic assignment.

We are Christ’s Ambassadors–His appointed and empowered diplomats in a foreign land. This Scripture teaches us about God’s design for fulfilling the Great Commission. Line by line, Paul reveals how we spread His glory among the nations.

• Our motive is to please Him (2 Corinthians 5:9).
• Our mission is to persuade men to be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:10).
• Our moxie (passion + boldness) is the love of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:14).
• Our ministry is to reconcile people to God (2 Corinthians 5:18).
• Our message is the gospel that leads to reconciliation between God and man (2 Corinthians 5:19).
• Our manner in delivering the message is humble and persuasive (2 Corinthians 5:20).
• Our mandate is one of great urgency because “now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2).

I’m convicted of the great urgency of our Lord’s mandate. We must preach the gospel today because we are never guaranteed tomorrow. As we encounter the lost, we must assume that this is our only opportunity to implore them to be reconciled to God.

Father, thank You for letting us serve as Your ambassadors in a foreign land. May we be bold and faithful in this role. Amen.

-from Kurt Nelson, Chief Executive Officer