Ambassadors for Christ’s Love

In 2 Corinthians 5, the Apostle Paul writes:

“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away—see, everything has become new!
All of this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation…
So we are ambassadors for Christ…”

In other words, God is saying: I’ve forgiven you and loved you. And now, I entrust you with this beautiful message of love, forgiveness, and hope. And it’s not just a message to speak—but also to live.

I don’t know what that looks like in your life. Maybe you have relationships that are strained or broken. Maybe there’s someone you need to forgive—or be reconciled with. Maybe your first step is simply to pray for the one who hurt you. Maybe there’s a conversation you need to have. Or something you need to let go of.

My prayer for you today is that you would accept the love and forgiveness Jesus offers you through the cross. May you share these gifts with a world—and with those closest to you—who so desperately need them.

Let us pray:  God of hope, we remember today that you have promised nothing can get in the way of your love for us in Christ. Help us to accept the mercy, forgiveness, and grace that you offer. Heal us, renew us, and strengthen us, that we would be ambassadors of your love. Amen.