Many column inches have been filled over Prince Andrew's role and suitability as an ambassador for British business. The discussion seems to be whether on balance he does more good than harm. I will leave that topic without further comment!
St. Paul describes Christians as ambassadors - not for their own views or in order to promote their own careers - but as ambassadors for Christ. If we are ambassadors, what is our role?
'For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” ' (2 Corinthians 5.19-20)
The wonderful good news which Paul so concisely outlines should be in our DNA, so that we find ways of living that message and speaking it too - given the right opportunities.
Today, I pray that we may do our ambassador role well.
Best wishes,
Richard
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