It seems to be hit or miss getting these out on time lately. We return back to where we originally left off. I pray that the Lord blesses these words and strips away any ignorance and presses in our hearts that which is truth. May He give us all utterance that we may speak boldly and plainly His truth and walk as ambassadors for Christ.
Extra Credit: Even though many of us may not have a pulpit we are as ambassadors for Christ, ministers in our daily walk. Here is an excellent devotion from Jonathan Edwards on What a minister should be. Please do not read as if a bar for others to reach towards but take heed and examine yourself.
Jhn 13:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
- What connection is verse 20 to the previous verse?
(Truly, truly, you may be comforted and assured by this, He have chosen you and have sent you forth in His name to preach the gospel. You are His ambassadors and sent of His as His Father hath sent Him. Those who receive the ministers of the gospel, chosen, called, and sent of Christ, those who believe and embrace their gospel, receive Christ in whose name they come. And those who receive Christ as preached in the everlasting gospel receive the faith of Christ and partake of His grace.) Henry Mahan
We are truly ambassadors for Christ and happy are we if we do His work. We are humbled, blessed, and pleased to serve Him in this world. To have our speech and walk be of Him and for Him. We are to serve Him by preaching boldly and fervently the gospel to all, serve Him by breaking bread and fellowshipping with brethren, and serving by walking in the light that He provides. And all that receive us are receiving Him and His message. And all that receive Him and His message warmly and willing receive His brethren. (2 Cr 5:19-20)
