2 Corinthians 5:14-21 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that 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. From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Reflection Questions
Do you look at yourself and your life from the perspective of your new identity in Christ? Does a daily recognition of who you are in Christ shape the way you think, speak, and act?
- If you began to view yourself as an ambassador for Christ, 24/7, what things would need to change about how you live? How does you life help others recognize that there is hope for them because of Christ? In what ways is God calling you to personal sacrifice in order to be His ambassador?
Celebrate that Christ reigns in you working these necessary changes out for His glory and your joy.