| 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. Ambassador Strong's: presbeuo pres byoo' o Act as a representative Easton: Appointed by God to declare His will Jamison Fosset Barns (I think): Stand on their dignity Ambassador....... All of a sudden this has gotten hard.......must pray.... This is a mission type of characteristic that we have as believers. If I say what the commentaries and dictionaries say this is how it goes........... I am a representative of Christ, I am appointed by God to declare His will, I am to stand on my dignity for God. If a representative, I must act as who I am. Not just any type of person, no, I am representing my God, therefore I am an example. And if an example, I must be careful how I carry myself, how I talk and act. I must be sure that people would be desiring to run to Him, simply by the way I act. I would not want anyone representing me to act as a heathen....and I know my God deserves much better. Oh, and btw......this is also done because I Love Him, not because I have to. No, He don't make me do this. Also, He, because of His grace and mercy appointed me to represent Him.....what an honor.....what an honor to be considered worthy to be called by God. Now, since I am an ambassador of God's, I must walk in dignity.......He is royalty.....King. If He is King ...I am royalty, therefore I will act as such (or I should). Live with dignity of who I am in Him, grateful of course. I am not sure if this one has been done justice...but is what has come to my mind. Becky blessed beyond measure !
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