Ambassadors

kwest staff devotional for novermber

Told anyone lately?

Being on the movie tour, I get paid to tell people things…things about kamp, things about kids, things about why it would be great to have a job at Kanakuk/KAA, and even if I’m fortunate, things about Jesus. In the past, I have always taken that for granted. But something changed this month.

I don’t know what life has been like for you the past few weeks, but if it has been at all like mine I know you have to be both encouraged and excited. Slugging it out on a college campus and not only walking out your faith, but also defending it, is no doubt a daunting task. After visits to over a dozen different campuses ranging from Division 1 schools all the way down to private Christian schools, I was painfully aware of how much our world needs Jesus (and how far we have wondered from Him).

If you haven’t been reminded lately, we are ambassadors for Jesus. We represent the King and are commissioned to tell others about His love (see 2 Cor 5:20). Have you and I told anyone lately?

Any ambassador worth his weight will tell you communication principles are important. One of the best ways to share truth with someone is to ask good questions, listen for specific answers, and then speak when appropriate. Can you imagine an ambassador for the United States not taking time to ask questions, listen carefully, and then be wise when choosing words that rightly represent the President and our country?

How do you grade out as an ambassador?

The great thing about being an ambassador for Jesus is that we carry such a great hope. We get to tell others about that hope. The thing I am most excited about is that by God’s grace, I wake up every morning knowing that I am in a love relationship with my heavenly Father. I desire to love Him with everything I have and especially love others more than myself. It’s been like Christmas morning for me and I am enjoying every moment.

This week I received several of letters from the Chiefs and Princesses who will be leading our kamp next summer. They had written in response to Todd’s challenge of being an appropriate representative for not just Kanakuk and their tribe, but also Christ. Being a leader means living like Christ during the two weeks they are kamp as well as the other 351 days of the year. The neat thing is that they are stepping up and responding. They are ambassadors.

You earned the right to be heard this summer with the kids in your bunkhouse. You have a platform of friendship that will exist for the rest of your lives. Thanks again for being available to be used to impact your kampers for the cause of Christ. Eternity looks different because of your choice to live for Jesus and tell others about your love for Him (and what He has done for you).

I was sitting at lunch today with a good friend mulling over the issue of telling others about Jesus. I am asking for opportunities today, yes TODAY, to be able to share my faith and lead someone to the Lord. Until then, I am trusting that God will give me the grace to faithfully live out my walk so that even when I don’t say a word, my life is telling others of His love.

I miss the front porch and 4th period.

I love you guys,

Ward