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Theme Verse: “For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” — Acts 20:27

One of the most sobering truths about being an ambassador is this: we do not choose the message we carry. Our role is not to edit, revise, or soften the King's decree. It is to deliver it—fully, faithfully, and without fear. Paul’s declaration in Acts 20:27 stands as a powerful example: “I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” He didn’t hold back the hard parts or emphasize only the comforting ones. He gave the people God’s full message—because it was never his message to alter in the first place.

In today’s culture, there is immense pressure to customize the gospel. Some want to remove the offense of the cross. Others want to emphasize love while ignoring sin. Still others want to preach grace without repentance or heaven without hell. But the moment we alter the gospel to make it more palatable, we stop being ambassadors and start being salesmen. Our job is not to make the message more acceptable—it is to make it unmistakably clear.

God’s Word is powerful because it is true—not because it is popular. When we faithfully proclaim the whole counsel of God, we are trusting the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do: convict, comfort, and convert hearts. We are not responsible for the results—we are responsible for the representation. That means speaking truth even when it offends, declaring hope even when it’s mocked, and lifting up Christ no matter the cost.

This is not a call to be harsh or argumentative. In fact, the best ambassadors are not just truthful—they are gracious. They deliver hard truths with humble hearts. They remember that they were once rebels, now redeemed. So they speak with tears in their eyes, not pride in their voices. But they do speak. Silence is not faithfulness. Caution is not obedience. To love people well, we must give them the truth they need—not just the words they want.

So today, remember: the message you carry is not your own. It belongs to the King of kings. Don’t edit it. Don’t water it down. Deliver it with courage and compassion—and trust God to work through your obedience.