An ambassador is a representative for somebody else. He is an individual called to a high position and rank, typically employed by his nation to represent the dignity and power of that nation.
Being an official spokesman, his words and actions are chosen carefully to represent his country in the best light possible. He does not author the policies of his nation; he explains them while reflecting the trust and dignity of his leaders who placed him in office. |
Every believer has the responsibility to be a spokesman and ambassador for Jesus Christ. This high ranking position requires that our conduct and walk of life reflect the dignity  and sovereignty of who we are representing.
The Scripture encourages us to live a holy and sanctified life, walking in the fear of the Lord, so that we can be an example and light to a dark and lost world. But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation. (1 Peter 1:15) That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world. (Philippians 2:15) |
Our devotion and adherence to these scriptural directives is critical, as people must see the gospel of Jesus Christ before they hear it. Our talk should not contradict our walk.
One of our most important duties as an ambassador is speaking as the Holy Spirit prompts us. An ambassador does not visit another nation and remain silent. He is carrying a message from his homeland. The Apostle Paul, though in prison, refused to be silenced by his bonds.
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
(Ephesians 6:19-20)
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 There is no true evangelism without an understanding of what sin is. Our message needs to include the definition and penalty for sin as well as the salvation offered through Christ.
It is impossible for a person to fully realize his need for God's grace until he sees how terribly he has failed the standard's of God's law.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23)
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. (Galatians 3:24)
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Unlike the Apostle Paul, we are not all called to be evangelists, but we are all called to share the gospel. Every Christian must be ready at all times and in all situations to share his or her faith in Christ if directed by the Holy Spirit with those who do not have a relationship with Christ.
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.
(1 Peter 3:15)
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matt 28:19)
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 Do you feel you are an effective ambassador for Christ? God can, and will use anyone to convey the gospel who is open to serving him.
There is a wonderful story in the book of Jeremiah that illustrates the power of God's Word in the heart of his servants. Jeremiah went through a period in which he was very angry with God, and felt that God had deceived him. In his anger and frustration Jeremiah said:
I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in my heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. (Jeremiah 20:9)
Does the word burn in your heart as it did in Jeremiah's? If not, pray that the Lord of Glory would place a burden for the lost in your heart and the desire to boldly proclaim and share the precious truth of salvation as directed by the Holy Spirit.
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