II Corinthians 5:11-6:10
Dear RTB’ers,
For the love of Christ controls us … One has died for all, therefore all have died; and He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for Him Who for their sake died and was raised. … Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. (vv. 5:14-15, 20) We no longer live for ourselves; rather, we live for others, we are ambassadors for Christ. Ambassadors for Christ…
Last week Carol and I were invited by the Albanian Ambassador to Slovakia to a gala celebration at the Primate’s Palace in Bratislava (please see below). We had never met an Ambassador before. He and his wife greeted each guest warmly – a few sentences each, more than just a hello and a handshake. Then he made the opening remarks for the celebration, first acknowledging his hosts, then his guests and his fellow citizens, then all those who had contributed their efforts to the success of the event. After the program ended and we all enjoyed an Albanian buffet he continued mingling with his guests, not lingering with only a few but circulating around the rooms making everyone feel welcome. Now, late in life I have met an Ambassador.
We are Ambassadors for Christ…
Blessings!
