DCLM Sincere Milk 5 August 2023 — A True Ambassador Of Christ
DCLM Sincere Milk 5 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — A True Ambassador Of Christ
Topic: A True Ambassador Of Christ
Text: Ephesians 6:19-21
20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
Key Verse: “For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” Ephesians 6:20
Message
According to Merriam – Webster’s Dictionary, “an ambassador is an authorized representative of the government of his country in another country”. He is expected to portray his nation well. Therefore, he must be of good behaviour and clean records. In verse twenty of our Bible passage, Apostle Paul refers to himself as “an ambassador in bonds”. He had been arrested and imprisoned for preaching salvation through Jesus Christ to the people. Paul was not arrested for stealing or doing any bad thing which God hates. He fulfilled God’s call on him to go and preach the gospel to sinners. He obeyed God and was not afraid of man’s punishment.
Jesus is still calling all His friends to be His ambassadors anywhere and everywhere they are. Are you a true friend of Jesus? He is calling you, do not delay to respond to this call so He can use you to bring souls into His kingdom. Do not be afraid of what the enemy may do to you. Jesus is watching over you. He will protect and keep you from all evils as He uses you to expand His kingdom on earth.
Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20
Prayer for today: Dear Father, please give me the grace to be Your faithful ambassador.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
