Ambassadors

 

The Spiritual Waiting Room

Ambassadors

For Christ

Reconcile    Work   Together

The Day Of Salvation

Now

(Photo and poem by Kathy McNamara)

Scripture:   Second Corinthians 6:2

Behold now is the acceptable time!

Behold now is the day of salvation!

Reflection

Have you ever wanted to be appointed as an ambassador to another country? It seems so intriguing---especially if it is a country that you would really like to visit and get to know.

No worries. You already are an ambassador. You are an ambassador for Christ.

When you think about it, it is really the most important ambassador you can be. Jesus has entrusted you with a very important mission: to bring His Good News to each person you meet.

As we begin our Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday, it is good to reflect on this call that Jesus gives to each of us. We live in a world that is in urgent need of reconciliation.

We see conflicts and divisions all around us and within us. There are political divisions; military conflicts; splits within families; and confusions within our very self.

Jesus calls all of us to put aside those divisions and hatreds and to work together for the good of all. There are people who need to be fed, who need shelter, who are sick and need healing. We are called to see Jesus in each and every one of them no matter if we agree or disagree with them.

We are called in our reading from Second Corinthians to do it NOW!

We all like to put it off but Jesus will have none of that. As good ambassadors we have to share the Good News each day, each moment. It is time to put aside those differences and to let those we meet know that we love them and care for them.

Ambassadors bring a message of concern from their country to the countries where they are sent. As ambassadors for Christ, we bring His Love to all.

Enjoy your ambassadorship!

1. If you were asked to be an ambassador, to which country would you like to be assigned? 

2. What does it mean for you to be an ambassador for Christ?

3. What can you do personally to overcome the conflicts and divisions that you see around you?

4. Why do you think that Jesus says that NOW is the day of salvation?

5. What do you see as you reflect on Kathy's photo?

(Scripture adaptation, reflection, and questions by John J. McNamara)