
S – Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20 CSB
O – Commentary: The great privilege of believers is to be Christ’s ambassadors (cp. Eph 6:20). • God is making his appeal through us: Paul doesn’t say that he speaks for God; rather, God speaks his word through us. • Christ’s redeeming work for sinners opens the way for them to “Come back to God!” and be reconciled with him (see Rom 5:1–11; Col 1:15–23; Eph 2:11–22). Christian witness has this appeal at its heart. Paul was also appealing to the rebellious Corinthians to come over to his side (see 6:1).
New Living Translation Study Bible
A – There is honor in representing Christ to the world. God entrusts His message to us to model and speak on His behalf. There is also weight and responsibility that comes with this. The lives of those we interact with are at stake. While it is their decision, we must lead well.
R – Lord, I invite you Holy Spirit to minister your love for others through me today. I appreciate the gravity of being your ambassador. Help my thoughts, words and actions model your love and draw others closer in their relationship with you.