Ambassadors work as official representatives of where they belong, live, or are affiliated with. Did you know that as a Christian, you're not merely the recipient of grace but also an ambassador who brings the grace of God to everyone you encounter wherever you are?
This is a noble task, and for those who are already working, it's an even better task – you get to bring Christ to your workplace and introduce Him to your co-workers, all the while developing your skill and even getting paid to meet your needs. Think about it. Serving as Christ's ambassador in your company is indeed the best thing that could ever happen to any working person.
Are you praying for ways to become Christ's ambassador, successfully bringing His love to your workplace? Here's how you can be just that.
1. Develop your relationship with Christ
In the same way that international diplomats are strong in the knowledge of their native culture so that they could effectively communicate it to other nations, we as Christians must be strong in our relationship with God and also strong in His character and likeness.
Think about it: Christ was effective in making people understand the Father plainly simply because He and the Father "are one" in heart and mind! (see John 10:30)
Jesus came here on earth to fulfil the will of the Father (see John 4:34, 6:38). You want to be Christ's ambassador? Resolve to do nothing else but fulfil the will of Christ in your life.
2. Prioritise pleasures of Christ above your own
This doesn't mean you should deny yourself that ice cream cone or that new smartphone when you can actually afford it. But it does mean that you must learn to deny yourself some personal pleasures so that the pleasures of Christ take priority in your life. (see Matthew 16:24)
Think about it: Christ came to seek that which was lost. He didn't come to please Himself. Romans 15:3 says, "For even Christ didn't live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, "The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me."
In your workplace, there's sure to be some form of discomfort, simply because you are relating with people. Learn how to relate to them as Christ did, so that they will see Christ in you as you relate to them.
3. Pray for your workplace and co-workers
Jesus prayed for His disciples and for all believers (see John 17). In the same way, you should pray for all your co-workers, including your boss, that co-worker on the other side of the wall, and that security guard down the main door, no matter what you've gone through or are going through with them.
Always remember, you can't be Christ's ambassador if you don't do it His way.
