By Julian Wells

“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.” (Philippians 3:17 ESV)

The apostle Paul well understood that in order to be credible as witnesses for Christ, our actions must be consistent with Christ’s teachings. In 2 Corinthians 5:20 he characterizes our role as “ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his appeal through us.”

As ambassadors for Christ, we must remember that whatever the world sees in our actions, hears in our words, and encounters in our social media posts reflects upon Him. And, perhaps more importantly, whatever those around us see demonstrated in our lives will either draw them to the Christ we proclaim or push them farther away.

Let us never forget that, whether to judge us and the faith we profess or to emulate us, someone is always watching.

May they find us shining like stars in this often dark and depraved world. 

“Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life – in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.” (Philippians 2:14-16 NIV)