MAY 27 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. (2 Cor. 5:20) Years ago, I was looking out my office window one afternoon when I saw at least thirty cars screech into the parking lot. Within moments, dozens of high school students gathered in a big circle around two muscular jocks who were obviously about to fight. Instinctively, I got really excited and ran through our office yelling, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” A friend and fellow pastor joined me, and the two of us couldn’t wait to get outside to watch these two kids beat the crud out of each other. Fueled by adrenaline and more testosterone than two middle-aged pastors should feel, we yelled, “Hit him, yeah! Harder!” However, a few seconds into the fight, we looked at each other. What were we thinking? We were grown-ups, we were Christians, and we were pastors! We weren’t supposed to be acting like spectators at a World Cagefighting title bout. We were supposed to be stopping the fight and restoring order! Finally, we both ran closer and shouted, “Break it up! Come on, guys, it’s over!” Now, before you judge me for watching too much ultimate fighting on late-night cable, I think this little incident clearly illustrates a problem that many of us seem to battle: spiritual amnesia. We forget that we no longer have to act like we used to act. We are new creatures as well as Christ’s ambassadors. We are peacemakers and reconcile others to God. Where is there relational tension surrounding you? What can you do today to help bring peace? Power Lift Sometimes I forget, Lord, that I’m no longer the person I used to be. Help me to act like your ambassador so that others may come to know you. Groeschel, Craig. Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017. Print.