Ambassadors of the Kingdom

²⁰ We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God

The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 (electronic ed.) (2 Co 5:20). Grand Rapids: Zondervan.

 If you own a business or manage one, if you work in one, you are an Ambassador of Christ.  An Ambassador is a representative of the authority of the "state" or government he\she represents.  As such, an Ambassador has all the rights and authority of that government no where he-she goes.  As you go forward in your work, whether you manage  or own a company that has Christian Values or if you do so in a secular company seeking to find its way (all of them are), be mindful, and sober-minded, about who you are. Even though you are truly an Ambassador, come to the job understanding who you are in relation to Who you represent.

First be mindful of how you represent the Kingdom with your customers.  Jesus was most importantly empathetic to those he reached out to. As you reach out to your customers, do so with their best interests at heart, listening to their trials, with an ear towards how your company and its products can help them.  By being empathetic to them you can  "hear" their underlying needs that your company can help them achieve. 

If you manage in  a secular company, make it your focus to build-up  your organization. Focus on hiring people who are "like-minded", who will bring excellence to their work with all due humility, whose light will shine from who they are and their willingness to serve with excellence. This will make your light even brighter and you will begin to transform your company and then the world. 

More, later.

Jeff