We all have enjoyed watching 007 movies wherein the identity of the agent is kept secret as he freely moves around the enemy's territory or community. The identity remains to be secret until the mission is done. Sometimes the plot allows him to be caught in a fight, which gives us the conflict of the story.However a climax of victory is mostly assured before the story ends.
Sometimes, as Christians, we act like a "secret agent" in the community where we live. Our church seems to be an intelligence HQ working undercover. Neighbors do not even know that a church exists near them, because it disguises as foundation, educational institution and others.
This is one of the reasons why people are looking for God in wrong places. Finding solutions to problems by other means. Why would people consult a "faith healer " or "quack doctor" when a family member is sick? Because Christians are hiding. If only one will have the courage to declare: "My God heals and I can pray for the healing of your sick child", and have the faith to actually pray, less people will consult faith healers and more people will trust God for healing and wonderful things will happen.
Our calling as Christians is to be an Ambassador of the Kingdom of God. When an emissary enters a country , he identifies himself as a representative of a foreign government offering peace and diplomatic relationships. He does not work secretly but he becomes a public figure in that country, not his own. He works within the culture while maintaining his own culture and identity.
We are ambassadors of the Kingdom of God. We are in union with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When we see any person , we have the opportunity then and there to let then experience our fellowship/communion/relationship with the Trinity.We can let them know that they too can participate in that life that we are enjoying. They can celebrate with the Great Dance because they are accepted and included.just like us.
Are you a Secret Agent or Ambassador? It is time to be what you really are called for....
