“We are therefore Christ Ambassadors, as through God we’re making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ behalf. Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20.
During my “Christian Walk”I have learned that my life must serve a, God given purpose in order to fullfill destiny and my calling. When I enlisted in the Army of the Lord, many, many years ago I was introduced to The Great Commission. According to Matthew 28:16-20. “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw Him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said “All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
God commanded us to go, but not without equipping us for the journey ahead. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free.” Luke 4:18. The word of God tells us to also “Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brillance of the Lord]; for your light has come, And the glory and the brillance of the LORD has risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 (AMP) In order to fulfill our mandate (call) it will take more than just a simple desire, but the word of God will have to be the necessary channel for you and I to receive that light.
Without the light we walk in darkness. “The light shines in the darknesss, and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1:5. We need the word of God to light the pathway for our feet to follow. For “your word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.” Psalm 119: 105.
Jesus is the “true light” that gives light to everyone when He came into the world. John 1:9. This is great news! We are a chosen peeople, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that we may declare the praises of Him who called us out of the darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9. Everything in the Kingdom of God is designed to reveal His glory, including mankind and all creation. “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8.
God is glorified when we are Salt and Light. “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again.? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot. 14 You are the light of the world. A town built upon a hill that cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a candle and put it under a bushel. Instead they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:13-16.
In closing, let me leave you with an illustration of two cars both driven in the night. One was pretty new, in mint condition and the other car was old and run down, but regardleess of the newer models size, make and cost, it had a faulty lighting system. The other car, although old and run down, its lighting system proved to be most valuable to it’s owner, dispite its appearance. This also reflects our value to our owner. When our lights are beaming bright, we are able to illuminate the darknesss for the kingdom of God, bring glory to the Father and win souls for the kingdom. Let us pray!
Heavenly Father,
May we receive and manifest your power and your wisdom until the nations see Jesus high and lifted up. May He be exhaulted and glorified through our lives. Will you breathe Lord upon us? So that we may be able to manifest your power and your wisdom to reach the lost and convert sinners to know your way. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.