“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4

In the New Testament's letter of Paul to the Romans and Ephesians, we are reminded we must comprehend exactly where we are. We live in a time described by Paul as a time of darkness or night and as an evil age, the form of which is passing away. Everything in this world is designed to get us to make life in this world our ultimate aim. Our need then is to walk carefully so we can rescue the time God has given us on earth from many evil uses.

Finally, as good stewards of time we must also ask and respond to the issue of just why we are here. We are here as ambassadors of Christ called to a world-wide mission of making disciples of all nations starting with our own lives and reaching out to the uttermost part of the earth (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8). We are here to represent the Savior, to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever.

Fear and anxiety are common emotions that surround us in this world. How have you been fearful or anxious lately? What does knowing you’re an ambassador of Christ do to the fear and anxiety?

God, I'm delighted that you ask me to rejoice always. But I often don't do this very well. Forgive me for the days when fear or anxiety diminish my rejoicing. Like me to a new awareness of the stewardship of joy that I might be an ambassador of Christ sharing generously the blessings that you abundantly give me. Amen.