Yes, You're A Minister!

Hey friend!

Did you know that you are a Minister??
Yes, yes, yes I know that you don't feel a call to "Minister" on your life, and you haven't gone to bible school, and you haven't read through the entire bible 3 to 4 times front-to-back. Yes, I'm quite well aware of that.
And again I say, Did you know that you are a Minister??
Yes, You're A Minister, whether you realize it or not. See God has called all of his children to the same ministry, the Ministry of Reconciliation that is. The mere solitary fact that you are saved (have accepted Christ into your life and your heart) qualifies you! Please don't let the words "Minister" or "Reconciliation" fool you or trip you up. In short a Minister is nothing more than a "Servant". Unfortunately today we've allowed the word Minister to go straight to the pride section of our inflated heads, and now instead of serving others - we demand to be served. Reconciliation is nothing more than the act of reconciling or bringing mankind back in right fellowship, communication, and good standing with God. God's word is very clear about our Ministry marching orders. According to 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, He's given everyone the ministry of reconciliation.

2 Cor 5:18-21
18 And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their trespasses to them; and has committed to 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 you reconciled to God.
21 For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him

How awesome is that! Not only are we all entrusted with this ministry and word of reconciliation, but verse 20 lets us know that we are also Ambassadors for Christ. What a privilege and a honor!

My Minister Internet Buddy, please remember, it's not always a matter of finding out if you should go out and reconcile or not. God has already sent us into the world and told us to go:

Matt 28:19-20
19 Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and, see, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen.

Minister Internet Buddy, I pray that God would give you power and boldness as you spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to those around you. Reconciliation doesn't have to take place from across a pulpit. You can reconcile those around you in your normal everyday situations of life. Your friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors, and classmates are all waiting on you!

God bless you,
~Min. Jay