2 CORINTHIANS 5:20.

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.

TO PONDER

What’s the role of an ambassador? An ambassador is a high-ranking diplomatic representative who is appointed by a country's government to represent their interests in a foreign country. The primary role of an ambassador is to establish and maintain diplomatic relations between the two countries, facilitate trade and commerce, and promote cultural and educational exchange programs. Thanks, Google for your wordy definition! Allow me to put it in the vernacular.

An ambassador helps keep the peace. Our peace-loving God would like us to do the same. When there is conflict, show peace. When there is anger, be calm. When there are hurtful words, be prepared to step in and stop them. When the mood is dark, let us shine our Jesus lights to brighten things. When there's sadness, bring comfort and joy. When there is dislike, turn it into respect. 

So the role of a Christian ambassador is so much more, and we get a chance to do that, not just this Christmas season, but every day of our lives.          

PRAYER: Make us Father, a channel of your peace. Use us to help solve some of the terrible problems the world has. Give us the strength to tackle the negative thoughts the world leads us on. Guide us to take the straight paths, and not wander from you or your word. Bless our lives and time and journey on this earth. Amen   

Today's devotion written by Mark Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Epping