We are ambassadors for Christ, as
though God were pleading through us. - 2 Corinthians 5:20
When I stepped up to the checkpoint so I could enter the prison, I was told that my
identification card had been misplaced. The guard had to fill out a temporary permission
slip so I could get in and teach Bible classes to some of the inmates. After I showed her
my driver's license, she filled out the slip and I was allowed in. When I glanced at the
piece of paper, I laughed. In the space provided to indicate who I was representing, the
guard had written "God."
Later, as I drove home, I thought about that permission slip more seriously. The guard may
have had a sense of humor, but she was right! Even though I was representing a prison
ministry, I was really representing God. I am glad the guard made that connection.
Paul said to the Corinthians, "We are ambassadors for Christ" (2 Corinthians
5:20). As such, we have a responsibility to "walk properly toward those who are
outside" the faith (1 Thessalonians 4:12). As followers of Jesus Christ, we represent
God wherever we are, and in whatever we do. On the job, in the neighborhood, on the
softball team, or on the highway, we are His representatives.
Lord, help us to represent You faithfully in every area of our lives. Amen.
-DCE
Wherever I am, whatever I do,
O God, please help me to live
In a way that makes me credible
As Your representative.
-Egner
Christ sends us out to bring others in.