We Are God’s Ambassadors
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Christians are meant to be ambassadors to the world on behalf of God. As ambassadors, our message to others is that God has reconciled us to himself and made us right in his eyes. Our sins are washed away and we are made righteous. The way we live is the best way to spread this news to the world.
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. —2 Corinthians 5:18-21 (KJV)
1. WE ARE
An ambassador is a respected official acting as a representative of a nation. Sent to a foreign land, the ambassador’s role is to reflect the official position of the sovereign body that gave him authority.
John Maxwell, The Woman and The Parrot
2. JUST
Try just sharing Jesus with them. In two very simple ways.
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3. LET THEM
JESUS
20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. —John 12:20-26 (KJV)
CHAMELEON or AMBASSADOR
When people want to find Jesus – they look for people who know Him and know how to get access to Him.
Jesus gives three things that must happen for us to be ambassadors for Him:
1. (verse 24) We must
2. (verse 25) We must
3. (verse 26) We must FOLLOW &
LET THEM SEE YOU
[Verse 1]
Take away the melodies
Take away the songs I sing
Take away all the lights
And all the songs You let me write
Does the man I am today
Say the words You need to say?
[Chorus]
Let them see You in me
Let them hear You when I speak
Let them feel You when I sing
Let them see You
Let them see You in me
[Verse 2]
Who am I without Your grace?
Another smile, another face
Another breath, a grain of sand
Passing quickly through Your hand
I give my life, an offering
Take it all, take everything
[Chorus]
Let them see You in me
Let them hear You when I speak
Let them feel You when I sing
Let them see You
Just let them see You in me
Video: https://youtu.be/v9H0tZkLJOE
JJ Weeks Band, Let Them See You