“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20
If you’re a Christian, THIS is who you are: an ambassador for Christ, placed where God has placed you (home, school, work, family, friends, community, nation) to represent Jesus and relay His message to be reconciled to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
If you’re a Christian, then you are NOT an ambassador for your earthly nation. Of course you may love your nation, but your true citizenship is in Heaven. You represent the Kingdom of God and must conduct yourself accordingly at all times and in all places. There is never a time and place you aren’t representing God’s Kingdom!
If you’re a Christian, then you are NOT an ambassador for your political party. Of course you may have a preferred party, but Christ transcends earthly parties. You represent the One True King. He has positions on every political topic and there is no single party on earth that accurately upholds all of those positions in both action and attitude.
If you’re a Christian, then you are NOT an ambassador for your preferred philosophy or ideology. We don’t get to choose our message or “improve” the one we’ve been given. We relay the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
You are a royal ambassador. This is a sacred trust. Fulfill this responsibility well and NEVER forget Who you represent at all times!