February 27 - Ambassadors for Christ

"Now than, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20

The major theme of these devotional thoughts throughout this campaign is proclaiming God's glory. As ambassadors for Christ, we proclaim the message of the Gospel with a longing for others to hear and embrace the message of God's love. The starting point for all this is our own hearts. It is good, and biblical, to examine our hearts from time to time to assess the state of our devotion and longing for our Lord. As Psalm 42:1-2 reminds us, "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." These are the ones God uses as His ambassadors as they are sold out to Him in faith. For these, their treasure is above and not on the earth, and these earthly resources are o more than tools through which they pursue the magnificent calling God has placed on them for His own glory.

If every believer at First Presbyterian Church expressed this kind of heart, I think buildings would grow out of ministering harts excited about the future prospects of serving God together as His people. Though we might be tempted to worry, and to place our hope in earthly resources, we need not, no, we must not, do so? God is ready to use His people to make a difference-those whose hearts are passionate in His service.

Prayer - Lord, grant me a heart that holds true passion for You and for the mission of Your church. Move me Lord to proclaim Your Love from the rooftops with passion and expectancy that You will choose to use me for Your glory. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

- Ray Cureton