Whenever a new administration takes office one of the first orders of business is developing relationships with leaders of other nations. In recent weeks President Obama and his team have been getting to know their peers in other countries while dealing with difficult global issues such as the economy and nuclear proliferation. When our elected leaders go out into the world to forge new relationships, they represent our country. When we, as Christians, go out into the world and make new relationships, we represent Christ. This week we’ll talk about what it means for us to be ambassadors for Christ. Key Scriptures: Psalm 8:3-8; 19:1-6; Jonah 3; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; 1 Peter 2:9. Last month superstar Chris Brown was charged with felony assault after allegedly attacking and threatening his girlfriend and fellow pop star Rihanna. Brown recently plead not guilty, and the case is headed to trial. In the meantime Brown's arrest has drawn attention to the widespread problems of domestic abuse and dating violence. Next week we'll talk about healthy relationships and how relationships grounded in love, respect, and trust are outward signs of our faith in a God who created us to be in relationship with God and one another.
