Dear Ones,
Happy weekend to you! Good news is that it is going to warm up. EmojiToday I have a treatment and then plan to do some baking and writing.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Once we come to know the Lord personally, do we realize that we are ambassadors for Him? Paul says in II Cor. 5:20, “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” The other morning as I had my devotions, I read in two different places that we represent Christ as His ambassadors and have a wonderful message to share with others. This is an important ministry for the Lord wants to use us to draw others to Him. The way we live our lives should help others have a picture of Christ’s character and love and give them a desire to also find peace and joy in the Lord.

As an ambassador, our aim is not to serve ourselves but to represent the one who is Love. We are meant to be a light to help show the way. In our world today, we see so many people who are lost and lonely and may not even be sure of what they are looking for. We all have that empty place that is within us that only the Lord can fill. Until we receive the Lord, that hollow feeling will persist and we find ourselves searching and incomplete. But then one day an ambassador comes along, could be a friend, a pastor or even a stranger, who shares that we can know the Lord personally and all we have to do confess our sins and open our hearts to receive Him. Once we take that step, we are never the same again, for now we live life together with the Lord who not only loves us but directs our lives and gives us purpose.

We might say for now we live in a foreign land and how can we expect our world to understand if they do not know Him. Let us live as His ambassadors and become like the One we represent. Ambassadors should be peacemakers and respectful, bringing a message of love and peace even in dangerous places. We are not to be self-seeking but serve Him who sent us. May we stand firm and represent the Lord everywhere we go!

Challenge for today: Ask the Lord to help you be a good Ambassador that reflects Him and speak His words and does deeds that point others to Him.
Blessings on your weekend and prayers and love, Judy