The Ambassador's Power and Authority
You are a Kingdom ambassador in your community.
You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.
I Thessalonians 5:5-8
The dominion authority is best described in the function of ambassadors and embassies. Ambassadors are diplomats who carry out diplomacy for the government they represent. As King Jesus' ambassadors, we represent the Kingdom government of God. We are diplomats of His Kingdom, living in this world. Learning to see ourselves as ambassadors will change the way we think and live our daily lives in this fallen world.
Whenever two nations establish formal diplomatic relations with each other, they open embassies, often in each others capital city. The land on which each embassy is located is regarded as the sovereign territory of the nation whose embassy is located there. That sovereignty is recognized and respected by the government of the host nation as well as the other nations. For example: the United States embassy in Moscow, Russia, is American soil just as much as New York, Texas or Maryland. Even though it is located geographically on Russian soil, within its grounds, the government of the Soviet Union has no jurisdiction or authority.
If a Russian citizen or an American citizen, or a citizen of any nationality, is fleeing from local authorities and manages to get inside the U.S. Embassy grounds; that person is safe from capture at least for the moment. Because the embassy is the United States territory, the Russian police cannot legally pursue the fugitive onto its grounds. The Russian government must employ diplomatic channels with the United States government to arrange for extradition.
That is how powerful an embassy is. Whatever area over which the authority of a government rests becomes that government's property. All the authority and power of the nation represented by that government are in effect on that property. In the same way, we are ambassadors of our Lord and King Jesus and of the Kingdom of God. Our home, office, church and indeed anywhere our influence extends, becomes an "embassy" of heaven. But there is one caveat to remember: This is not an excuse for a flagrant disregard of that country's laws. Ambassadors are neither lawless nor disrespectful as that does not represent their Kingdom government accurately. They are respectful of the country in which they live And work. Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Romans 13:7 NLT
We occupy land in a "foreign" country, but the property belongs to the government of heaven. Learning to see ourselves as Kingdom ambassadors will change the way we operate in our daily life--how we speak to the server at lunch, or the driver who cuts us off in traffic. We will behave more diplomatically in contrary situations. In short, we will more accurately represent Jesus the Christ in every circumstance with grace and mercy.
So then, where is the Kingdom of God's embassy on earth? Wherever we are! Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19
Yes! You are not your own. An ambassador doesn't go around spouting his opinion or getting into arguments with the local people or their government officials. He isn't there to tell people what he thinks. His sole purpose is to represent his government in person. He is standing in for his leader. (I use "he" to simplify, but of course we can also insert "she" here as there are both male and female ambassadors of God's Kingdom!)
Whenever we are in the presence of an ambassador, we are in the presence of the government he or she represents. The words of the United States ambassador are the words of the United States government. Diplomatically speaking, they are one and the same. When we meet an ambassador, we are meeting more than just an individual person, we are confronting a nation. When responding to the religious leaders of His day, Jesus made this statement: My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.” John 10:29-30 We are protected by our government.
The following scriptures could easily be instructions for Kingdom ambassadors: Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:12-17
There are far too many in this world who claim His name, but misrepresent who He is.
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16
As you consider what your life looks like as a Kingdom ambassador, ask yourself these questions:
What nation do people meet when they meet with me? Do I look more like the world or God's Kingdom?
Are my words reflective of King Jesus and the government of the Kingdom of Heaven?
Represent!
W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
All scriptures are NKJV unless noted.
This article may only be reproduced, in print or on the internet, if the author's name and website address are included at the end of the article as originally placed. Thank you
I Thessalonians 5:5-8
The dominion authority is best described in the function of ambassadors and embassies. Ambassadors are diplomats who carry out diplomacy for the government they represent. As King Jesus' ambassadors, we represent the Kingdom government of God. We are diplomats of His Kingdom, living in this world. Learning to see ourselves as ambassadors will change the way we think and live our daily lives in this fallen world.
Whenever two nations establish formal diplomatic relations with each other, they open embassies, often in each others capital city. The land on which each embassy is located is regarded as the sovereign territory of the nation whose embassy is located there. That sovereignty is recognized and respected by the government of the host nation as well as the other nations. For example: the United States embassy in Moscow, Russia, is American soil just as much as New York, Texas or Maryland. Even though it is located geographically on Russian soil, within its grounds, the government of the Soviet Union has no jurisdiction or authority.
If a Russian citizen or an American citizen, or a citizen of any nationality, is fleeing from local authorities and manages to get inside the U.S. Embassy grounds; that person is safe from capture at least for the moment. Because the embassy is the United States territory, the Russian police cannot legally pursue the fugitive onto its grounds. The Russian government must employ diplomatic channels with the United States government to arrange for extradition.
That is how powerful an embassy is. Whatever area over which the authority of a government rests becomes that government's property. All the authority and power of the nation represented by that government are in effect on that property. In the same way, we are ambassadors of our Lord and King Jesus and of the Kingdom of God. Our home, office, church and indeed anywhere our influence extends, becomes an "embassy" of heaven. But there is one caveat to remember: This is not an excuse for a flagrant disregard of that country's laws. Ambassadors are neither lawless nor disrespectful as that does not represent their Kingdom government accurately. They are respectful of the country in which they live And work. Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Romans 13:7 NLT
We occupy land in a "foreign" country, but the property belongs to the government of heaven. Learning to see ourselves as Kingdom ambassadors will change the way we operate in our daily life--how we speak to the server at lunch, or the driver who cuts us off in traffic. We will behave more diplomatically in contrary situations. In short, we will more accurately represent Jesus the Christ in every circumstance with grace and mercy.
So then, where is the Kingdom of God's embassy on earth? Wherever we are! Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19
Yes! You are not your own. An ambassador doesn't go around spouting his opinion or getting into arguments with the local people or their government officials. He isn't there to tell people what he thinks. His sole purpose is to represent his government in person. He is standing in for his leader. (I use "he" to simplify, but of course we can also insert "she" here as there are both male and female ambassadors of God's Kingdom!)
Whenever we are in the presence of an ambassador, we are in the presence of the government he or she represents. The words of the United States ambassador are the words of the United States government. Diplomatically speaking, they are one and the same. When we meet an ambassador, we are meeting more than just an individual person, we are confronting a nation. When responding to the religious leaders of His day, Jesus made this statement: My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.” John 10:29-30 We are protected by our government.
The following scriptures could easily be instructions for Kingdom ambassadors: Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:12-17
There are far too many in this world who claim His name, but misrepresent who He is.
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16
As you consider what your life looks like as a Kingdom ambassador, ask yourself these questions:
What nation do people meet when they meet with me? Do I look more like the world or God's Kingdom?
Are my words reflective of King Jesus and the government of the Kingdom of Heaven?
Represent!
W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
All scriptures are NKJV unless noted.
This article may only be reproduced, in print or on the internet, if the author's name and website address are included at the end of the article as originally placed. Thank you
