In the first message of the series, The Hope We Have, Pastor Samuel called the church to live as ambassadors of King Jesus by exploring what evangelism is, why it matters, and how followers of Jesus are called to share the good news with humility, compassion, justice, and love.
We invite you to spend the next five days reflecting and praying through this devotional based on that message.
We invite you to spend the next five days reflecting and praying through this devotional based on that message.
Day 1: The Hope We Carry
Rest: Take 2 minutes of silence and invite God - Father, Son, and Spirit - to draw near to you in this time.
Read: 1 Peter 3:15
Reflect: Our hope is not anchored in what is seen; our hope is in Jesus. The Apostle Peter calls believers to honour Christ as Lord and to be ready to give a reason for the hope within them. This does not mean we need to have every answer or win every argument. But it does mean our lives are rooted deeply enough in Jesus that others can see hope in us, even when the world feels uncertain, hostile, or unglued.
This hope is not meant to be defensive, harsh, or arrogant. Peter says our witness is to be offered “with gentleness and respect.” The way we share hope matters because we are representing Jesus.
Where do you most need to re-anchor your hope in Jesus today? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Ask God to make the hope of Jesus more visible in your life today. Consider a conversation, relationship, or situation where you can, with God's help, respond with gentleness, respect, and Christ-centered hope.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Read: 1 Peter 3:15
Reflect: Our hope is not anchored in what is seen; our hope is in Jesus. The Apostle Peter calls believers to honour Christ as Lord and to be ready to give a reason for the hope within them. This does not mean we need to have every answer or win every argument. But it does mean our lives are rooted deeply enough in Jesus that others can see hope in us, even when the world feels uncertain, hostile, or unglued.
This hope is not meant to be defensive, harsh, or arrogant. Peter says our witness is to be offered “with gentleness and respect.” The way we share hope matters because we are representing Jesus.
Where do you most need to re-anchor your hope in Jesus today? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Ask God to make the hope of Jesus more visible in your life today. Consider a conversation, relationship, or situation where you can, with God's help, respond with gentleness, respect, and Christ-centered hope.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Day 2: Sent by Jesus
Rest: Take 2 minutes of silence and invite God - Father, Son, and Spirit - to draw near to you in this time.
Read: Matthew 28:16-20
Reflect: Jesus’ final words to His disciples were more than a farewell, they were a commission. He sent them to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach others to obey everything He commanded. This mission began with the first disciples, and it continues, passed down through history and the faithful who have come before us, to the Church today.
Jesus sends His people beyond their comfort zones and into the world with the good news of His kingdom. But He does not send us alone. His promise is true: “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Evangelism begins not with pressure, but with presence—Christ’s presence with us.
Where might Jesus be inviting you to move beyond comfort and familiarity to participate in His mission? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Name one place where God has already sent you - your home, workplace, school, neighbourhood, or community. You are uniquely positioned in these places! Ask Jesus to help you live there as His ambassador today.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Read: Matthew 28:16-20
Reflect: Jesus’ final words to His disciples were more than a farewell, they were a commission. He sent them to go, make disciples, baptize, and teach others to obey everything He commanded. This mission began with the first disciples, and it continues, passed down through history and the faithful who have come before us, to the Church today.
Jesus sends His people beyond their comfort zones and into the world with the good news of His kingdom. But He does not send us alone. His promise is true: “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Evangelism begins not with pressure, but with presence—Christ’s presence with us.
Where might Jesus be inviting you to move beyond comfort and familiarity to participate in His mission? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Name one place where God has already sent you - your home, workplace, school, neighbourhood, or community. You are uniquely positioned in these places! Ask Jesus to help you live there as His ambassador today.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Day 3: Sharing Good News Like Jesus
Rest: Take 2 minutes of silence and invite God - Father, Son, and Spirit - to draw near to you in this time.
Read: Mark 1:14-15; John 4:1-26
Reflect: Jesus proclaimed with words the good news of God’s kingdom, calling people to repent and believe. He also embodied the good news in the way He related to people. In John 4, Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at a well, crossing cultural, relational, and religious barriers.
He does not view her as a "project". Rather, He listens, speaks truth, reveals grace, and restores dignity. Jesus shows us that evangelism is not manipulation, fear, or pressure. It is sharing good news through words, actions, and relationships that reflect God’s love.
Is there someone you have avoided, judged, or written off who Jesus may be inviting you to see with compassion? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Ask God to give you a practical way to build trust with someone this week. Choose to listen well, show kindness, and walk through any doors the Lord opens for honest conversation... being ready to give the reason for the hope you have.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Read: Mark 1:14-15; John 4:1-26
Reflect: Jesus proclaimed with words the good news of God’s kingdom, calling people to repent and believe. He also embodied the good news in the way He related to people. In John 4, Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at a well, crossing cultural, relational, and religious barriers.
He does not view her as a "project". Rather, He listens, speaks truth, reveals grace, and restores dignity. Jesus shows us that evangelism is not manipulation, fear, or pressure. It is sharing good news through words, actions, and relationships that reflect God’s love.
Is there someone you have avoided, judged, or written off who Jesus may be inviting you to see with compassion? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Ask God to give you a practical way to build trust with someone this week. Choose to listen well, show kindness, and walk through any doors the Lord opens for honest conversation... being ready to give the reason for the hope you have.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Day 4: Good News, Justice, and Mercy
Rest: Take 2 minutes of silence and invite God - Father, Son, and Spirit - to draw near to you in this time.
Read: Matthew 23:23; Luke 4:18-19
Reflect: Jesus didn't separate good news from mercy, justice, and faithfulness. He rebuked religious leaders who focused on minor rules while neglecting the weightier matters of the law. He proclaimed good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, and healing for the broken.
Evangelism and justice are not in competition; it's not either/or. We proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord, and we demonstrate His love through compassion, truth, service, reconciliation, and justice. Our actions do not replace the gospel, but they should reflect and make tangible the gospel we proclaim.
Is there a gap between the message of Jesus you believe and the mercy or justice you practice? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Look for a concrete act of mercy or justice today. Serve someone in need, speak with compassion, repair a relationship, or pay attention to suffering you might normally overlook and pray for them.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Read: Matthew 23:23; Luke 4:18-19
Reflect: Jesus didn't separate good news from mercy, justice, and faithfulness. He rebuked religious leaders who focused on minor rules while neglecting the weightier matters of the law. He proclaimed good news to the poor, freedom for the oppressed, and healing for the broken.
Evangelism and justice are not in competition; it's not either/or. We proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord, and we demonstrate His love through compassion, truth, service, reconciliation, and justice. Our actions do not replace the gospel, but they should reflect and make tangible the gospel we proclaim.
Is there a gap between the message of Jesus you believe and the mercy or justice you practice? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Look for a concrete act of mercy or justice today. Serve someone in need, speak with compassion, repair a relationship, or pay attention to suffering you might normally overlook and pray for them.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Day 5: Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Rest: Take 2 minutes of silence and invite God - Father, Son, and Spirit - to draw near to you in this time.
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Reflect: The Apostle Paul described believers as ambassadors of Christ, entrusted with the ministry and message of reconciliation. An ambassador represents the one who sent them. This means our words, attitudes, relationships, and actions should point people to Jesus.
To be Christ’s ambassadors, we must open our lives fully to God and allow Him to purify us. Like clean instruments prepared for a surgeon’s work, God desires vessels ready for His purposes. We certainly do not represent Jesus perfectly, but we can continually, again and again, return to Him, receive His grace, and ask Him to form us into faithful witnesses.
Is there a part of your life needs to be surrendered to God so you can represent Jesus more faithfully? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Invite the Lord to make you a clean and ready vessel for His work. Confess anything that may be distorting your witness, and ask Him to help you embody reconciliation in one relationship today.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Reflect: The Apostle Paul described believers as ambassadors of Christ, entrusted with the ministry and message of reconciliation. An ambassador represents the one who sent them. This means our words, attitudes, relationships, and actions should point people to Jesus.
To be Christ’s ambassadors, we must open our lives fully to God and allow Him to purify us. Like clean instruments prepared for a surgeon’s work, God desires vessels ready for His purposes. We certainly do not represent Jesus perfectly, but we can continually, again and again, return to Him, receive His grace, and ask Him to form us into faithful witnesses.
Is there a part of your life needs to be surrendered to God so you can represent Jesus more faithfully? Pause and talk with the Lord honestly about all of the thoughts and feelings that arise in you as you reflect on this.
Respond: Invite the Lord to make you a clean and ready vessel for His work. Confess anything that may be distorting your witness, and ask Him to help you embody reconciliation in one relationship today.
Return: Spend a moment thanking God for this time, invite Him to continue to speak throughout this day, and close by praying the "Our Father".