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19 In other words, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting people’s trespasses against them, and he has given us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!” 21 God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.
REFLECTIONSWritten by Ken Ip
Because I grew up in a Catholic school, for me the word “reconciliation” always brings back memories of the confession booth. I would confess my sins to the priest and then rattle off some Hail Marys to be forgiven by God … or at least, that’s what I thought. But today’s passage reminds me that reconciliation is much deeper and more personal than that. Paul talks about God taking all the initiative to fix our broken relationship with Him. By sending Christ to suffer and die for us, He no longer holds our sins against us. This reminds me that forgiveness isn’t something I can “earn”; it’s all about Christ’s righteousness covering me completely.
It's humbling and a bit intimidating to think of myself as an “ambassador for Christ” (v.20). That’s a big title to live up to! But God knew what he was doing when he called us to represent this message of reconciliation. How am I showing God’s love in my daily interactions? Am I really living out forgiveness and grace, especially in how I treat others? Paul’s words remind me that it’s both a privilege and a responsibility to live in a way that reflects the forgiveness I've received.
Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on what it means to be reconciled with God and live as ambassadors of that message. Is there anyone we need to make things right with? Where do we need God’s grace to help us show kindness or forgive others? Let’s pray that we would live out His grace, remembering that we’re made righteous not by what we do, but through Christ alone.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ken is a member of our Bossley Park Morning congregation.
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By St Barnabas Anglican Church Fairfield and Bossley Park19 In other words, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting people’s trespasses against them, and he has given us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!” 21 God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.
REFLECTIONSWritten by Ken Ip
Because I grew up in a Catholic school, for me the word “reconciliation” always brings back memories of the confession booth. I would confess my sins to the priest and then rattle off some Hail Marys to be forgiven by God … or at least, that’s what I thought. But today’s passage reminds me that reconciliation is much deeper and more personal than that. Paul talks about God taking all the initiative to fix our broken relationship with Him. By sending Christ to suffer and die for us, He no longer holds our sins against us. This reminds me that forgiveness isn’t something I can “earn”; it’s all about Christ’s righteousness covering me completely.
It's humbling and a bit intimidating to think of myself as an “ambassador for Christ” (v.20). That’s a big title to live up to! But God knew what he was doing when he called us to represent this message of reconciliation. How am I showing God’s love in my daily interactions? Am I really living out forgiveness and grace, especially in how I treat others? Paul’s words remind me that it’s both a privilege and a responsibility to live in a way that reflects the forgiveness I've received.
Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on what it means to be reconciled with God and live as ambassadors of that message. Is there anyone we need to make things right with? Where do we need God’s grace to help us show kindness or forgive others? Let’s pray that we would live out His grace, remembering that we’re made righteous not by what we do, but through Christ alone.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ken is a member of our Bossley Park Morning congregation.
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