Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (ESV) 2 Corinthians 5:20
We are called as ambassadors of Christ. An ambassador represents a government of a nation. As ambassadors of Christ, we represent our heavenly Father. We are sons and daughters of God who are called to reveal and represent Father God. Everyday God gives opportunities to His children to reveal and represent the heart of God to people around them through their life situation. Parents get opportunity on daily basis to reveal and represent the Father’s heart to their children. Each one of us gets opportunities to reveal and represent the heart of Father when we have difficulty with others in relationship, dealings, conversation, office, street or even among friends.
Moses was very angry with thrpeople and he struck the rock to bring out water instead of commanding the rock as God directed him. This disobedience of Moses, a man whom God used uniquely, cost him a lot in his life. He failed to represent God’s heart to people. When we involve in ministry in the church in different forms, we are called to reveal and represent God’s heart to people. To represent God’s heart to others, we need to constantly lay down our life for the sake of others to reveal the love of God, His kindness and gentleness. It is all about dying to ourselves in order to allow Christ to live in us and manifest through us.
How much you are sensitive to the heart of God? How far are you able to reveal and represent the heart of Father God to others, especially difficult situations?