Confidence at Being Christ’s Ambassador

In 2 Corinthians 5:20 I read, “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.” (NIV)

My job in God’s family is to invite others to join the family. In fact, I am an ambassador of Christ. That means that, everywhere I go, I represent Jesus.

The Bible says, “We are . . . Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us” (2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV).

Often I think that, “I’m just not qualified to be an ambassador for Christ.” thinking that it requires a special personality or being good at persuading others. Or perhaps I struggle to find the confidence I need to tell people about the hope I have in Jesus.

Here are five truths that will give the confidence to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ:

First, everybody has the same longings I have. I didn’t stop being a human when I was born again into the family of God. I still have the same basic human drives and desires everyone else does. That means what I’m offering to people—how to live a life of purpose—is what everybody longs for. 

Second, everybody has the same questions I have. All those questions I have in my mind—like “Who am I?” and “Does my life have purpose?”—are from God. They’re not small questions, but they’re the questions everyone asks. And the answers, of course, are found in God’s Word.

Third, most don’t really know what they believe, and they often contradict themselves. For example, some people say there are no absolutes in life. Well, that statement alone is an absolute statement. But when I share the hope of Jesus, it brings clarity to people’s lives.

Fourth, listen for the key that will open their heart to Jesus. That key is their unmet need or hidden hurt. The only way to God is through Jesus Christ. But people come to Jesus for many reasons—many times through their painful experiences.

Lastly, people have excuses, but I have the Holy Spirit and the truth. I’m not alone when I tell people about God’s plan of salvation through Jesus. God is with me, but he is also working in the other person’s heart while I’m talking through the Holy Spirit.

So many times, people, including myself, lack confidence in sharing their faith. The good news is, God will always tell me what to say when I need to say it—and he’ll do it in such an amazing way!

In summary, My job in God’s family is to invite others to join the family. In fact, I’m an ambassador of Christ. So everywhere I go, I represent Jesus. Often I think that, “I’m just not qualified for this role.” thinking that it requires a special personality or being good at persuading others. Or even at times I struggle to find the confidence I need to tell people about the hope I have in Jesus. Here are five truths I’m learning that will give me the confidence to be an ambassador for Jesus: First, everybody has the same longings I have. I still have the same basic human drives and desires everyone else does. That means what I’m offering to people, how to live a life of purpose, is what everybody longs for. Second, everybody has the same questions I have. Questions such as “Who am I?” and “Does my life have purpose?” These are all from God. The answers are found in God’s Word. Third, most don’t really know what they believe, and they often contradict themselves. But when I share the hope of Jesus, it brings clarity. Fourth, listen for the key that will open their heart to Jesus. That key is their unmet need or hidden hurt. The only way to God is through Jesus Christ. But people come to Jesus for many reasons—many times through their painful experiences. Lastly, people have excuses, but I have the Holy Spirit and the truth. I’m not alone when I tell people about God’s plan of salvation through Jesus. God is with me, but he is also working in the other person’s heart. So many times, people, including myself, lack confidence in sharing their faith. The good news is, God will always tell me what to say when I need to say it.

An ambassador is an official representative on behalf of one country to another. As believers, we are Christ's ambassadors, sent with his message of reconciliation to the world. An ambassador of reconciliation has an important responsibility. We dare not take this responsibility lightly. How well am I fulfilling my commission as Christ's ambassador?