2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
The ministry of reconciliation is every believer's ministry; every other call is an addition. As soon as you give your life to Christ you become his ambassador; your ambassadorial post is automatic; there is no need to lobby, it comes with your new birth. We are called to minister as an ambassador for Christ and our job is to reconcile the world to God. we are to stand in the gap for God and the world and bring them together as one. But the irony of it. is that many have abandoned this golden call but in the end, we are going to give an account of our stewardship (Luke 16:2). But every ambassador that abandons his duty is not qualified to the benefit that comes with the job. Your access to heaven's resources and your fruitfulness as an ambassador depends on your acceptance of this golden call. The word reconciliation means bringing two opposing parties together in agreement; it means restoring a friendly relationship to how it used to be and to how it is supposed to be. Without a former relationship, there is no need for reconciliation; you can't reconcile those who have no relationship in the past because there is no basis for that. The friendship relationship between God and man was broken when man allowed a third party to enter into their midst. Not just a third party but the enemy of God called Satan; he deceived Eve to separate them from God and denied them access to heaven's resources. That is the reason why everyone needs to learn how to guard their valued relationship very well to avoid breaking down. When God created man in his image he blessed them but when man betrayed God the relationship got broken and man came under a curse (Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 3:1-24). Man became empty because part of him that makes him complete left him. Man was chased out of the home that God made for him; man lost everything that makes him live a fulfilled life here on earth. He lost his connection to heaven's resources. This feeling of emptiness is what makes man look for a way to fill that part of him that is no longer there. In the quest to fill the void created by the absence of the spirit of God man begins to look for joy everywhere; some have been trapped with addiction because they want to continue with that stuff that makes them happy. People get addicted to all sorts of things, not necessarily hard drugs or strong drinks but anything to fill the vacuum. When you lose a perfect relationship it will make you sad naturally; salvation brings joy back to man and that is why it is called the joy of salvation; it is an overwhelming joy that comes from inside of you because of the new man that has entered. It is our subconscious mind rejoicing that he has finally reconciled with his friend and is back home where he belongs. It is an inexplainable feeling. Jesus Christ came to restore man to his original state; Psalm 51:12 (Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit). He came to recover everything that man lost to Satan and then anyone who believes in him will be reconciled to God and then get his or her inheritance back. That is you will go back to Eden. Galatians 3:13 (Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith). Jesus came to reverse the curse by reconciling man with God and the same assignment has been given to us to help bring others to the knowledge of their freedom which is salvation. We are called the citizens of heaven because we have been reconnected back to God and we now have access to heaven's resources. How would the world know about this great salvation that Christ has brought to them without a reconciliation minister? Romans 10:13 (For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things)! For Christ says to the disciples, I have taught you what to do, now go into the whole world and preach the gospel of reconciliation (Mark 16:16-20). Jesus told the Samaritan woman about the well of salvation that never runs dry. He is talking to you this hour, be ye reconciled to God and experience the joy of salvation by praying this salvation prayer below. Only a thirsty man can tell how sweet the water tastes.
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.
NENE ISAH,
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