The Bible is the kingdom book. It is called the Holy book. It contains the spoken word of God and was written by motivated and inspired men of God. It is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction and for instruction in righteousness so that man may be perfect, and thoroughly furnished unto all good works. It is reference for all Christians and a guide. The word is lamp unto our feet and light unto our path. Psalm 119 v 105. The Bible is faultless and written over a period of one thousand and four hundred years by about forty authors.
The central theme of the Bible is Jesus Christ. Through the word, we can know God's will for our life, know him and be Christlike and become a good ambassador. A christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. He is the one who believes in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus died for you and I; cleansed us from sin, reconcile us to God His father; brought us salvation which is a gracious gift and empowered us with the Holy Spirit.
To whom much is given, much is expected. We can not but be good ambassadors. You are chosen, you are God's elect, a peculiar people and you have to show forth the praises of Him who hath called you from darkness into His marvellous light (1st Peter 2:9).
Jesus calls us the light of the world and the salt of the earth - Mark 5: 13-14. We have to function as such wherever we are, we must be the light, and darkness has nothing to do with light. Do not associate with darkness. Darkness is of the devil. Salt is for seasoning and is to make things better, sweeter and tastier. The word of your mouth must be seasoned with salt to bring succor, joy, peace to people and to soothen them. Make effort to affect the world around you positively.
You belong to God's family; convince the gentiles and the unbelievers that Jesus is good; he is all sufficient. God has created you in His image and given you dominion over all other things created. He wants you to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth and subdue it. Genesis 1:28. As Peter wrote to offer encouragement to suffering Christians and to all believers, we need to encourage ourselves too. Peter encouraged us to get rid of malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander.
That we should behave like newborn babies who desire the breast milk and grow, so also we should desire the word of God so that we can grow spiritually. To desire to grow and be like Christ and in tune with God's words. We should do good works so that the unbelievers can testify that our character is good. By this, we can lead them to Christ. Paul in Col 13: 15-17 wrote about what is expected from Christians: that we should forbear one another; forgive one another; put on charity, allow the peace of God to rule in our hearts that the word of Christ dwell in us richly. Whatever we do in word or deed or action must be unto the Lord Jesus. Our sole objective is to be Christlike - "I want to be Christlike and to lead many to Christ through my behaviour".
Jesus wants you to be a beacon of truth; not ignoring the need of others; spreading the good news and doing good. He has chosen you, ordained you that you should do and bring forth fruits and your fruit should remain and whatever you ask the Father, you shall receive. When you do all things stated above, you shall never be put to shame and you will never stumble.
People should read you as the Bible; whatever you do should depict the Bible. As far as people are concerned especially if you are a Christian so let your behaviour, deed and actions depict Jesus.
PRAYER: Father, make me a good ambassador of Christ. Let my ways be pleasing to you and grant me the grace to lead others to Christ. AMEN.
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