The world abounds with people whose sin (real or imagined) has caused them to feel alienated from God. As Christians, we are appointed as ministers of reconciliation. Once Christ dwells within us, we become His ambassadors, and we entreat others to be reconciled to Him (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are God’s messengers of peace, urging others to return to God (Matthew 5:9).

Sin breaks our relationship not only with God, but also with others. Sin alienates family members, separates friends, divides churches, and destroys marriages. As God’s ambassadors, we are called to urge reconciliation first with God, and then with each other.

In each of our relationships, let us make sure that our actions share the love and forgiveness that reflect what we received from God. We will then not only speak the message of reconciliation, but we will live it as well.

“Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (Corinthians 5:18)

(Experiencing God Day by God)