But what about being an ambassador for Jesus? The Kingdom of Heaven? The Bible says in
Philippians 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from
which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus
Christ;
If we as believers truly understand what being an ambassador really means or why we should call ourselves that, it should change the way we think, dress, talk, and our relationships with others.
Jesus calls us (His followers) to be separate from the world and the world's sinful nature. We are all born with that sinful nature and the love of the things of the flesh. But when we become a Christian our whole life should change. Our priorities should take a shift. Our main focus should be on bringing others to Christ
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
You may say well this is just too hard there is no way I can change all this in my life. No, you can't not on your own. If you trust God and ask him for His grace and strength, with his help you can make the change in your life to become an ambassador for Him.
We as Christians should want to make it a very well known fact that we love God and want to serve Him with all our hearts. Just as an ambassador for a country waves their loyalty of their hometown high, so we should do the same for the Kingdom of Heaven. We should not be ashamed or scared of sharing the gospel with others! We should wave the flag of the Kingdom of Heaven high, and live the way Jesus did with love, truth, kindness, and integrity.
The Reason we should be an ambassador for Christ?
Because of what he sacrificed for us. He died on the cross so that we may one day live with Him. He was a willing sacrifice for us ,nobody forced Him to go to the cross for our sins. He went to the cross endured all that suffering and pain, and even had to take all the sins of the world on his shoulders, just so that we, His creation, could one day live in Heaven with Him.
Oh, but that wasn't his original plan. No, he created the first man and woman perfect. But because Eve chose to take that first bite of the apple did she doom the rest of mankind into sin. Sin wasn't God's plan for us. But because we choose to sin He had to make a way of escape. And that escape is Jesus.
When we think back on all that he did for us shouldn't that make us jump for joy at the opportunity we get to spread the good news of what he has done for us to all the people of the world. So then why do many of us heave a sigh of relief when that person quits asking "why do you wear that white thing on your head?" or "Why a dress that is so old fashioned?" Shouldn't we be happy to explain to them that we do this because God has called us woman to cover our heads and to dress in modest apparel
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn:
but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven,
let her be covered.
1 Corinthians 11:6 King James Version
Or maybe a simpler version:
For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well
have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to
have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should
cover her head.
1 Corinthians 11:6 New International Version
God calls us to fashion our way of living according to the Bible ,so we should know why we do what we do and have the scripture to back it up. But in order to bring the world to Jesus we need to be willing to face them and happily share the gospel with them, because ultimately that is why we were created, to bring honor and glory to God.
May God richly bless you, And I pray He brings you much opportunity to witness for Him in the coming week. Until Next time ~Rose Mary
1 Corinthians 11:6 King James Version
Or maybe a simpler version:
For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well
have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to
have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should
cover her head.
1 Corinthians 11:6 New International Version
God calls us to fashion our way of living according to the Bible ,so we should know why we do what we do and have the scripture to back it up. But in order to bring the world to Jesus we need to be willing to face them and happily share the gospel with them, because ultimately that is why we were created, to bring honor and glory to God.
May God richly bless you, And I pray He brings you much opportunity to witness for Him in the coming week. Until Next time ~Rose Mary
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