“Through Christ, God made peace between us and himself, and God gave us the work of telling everyone about the peace we can have with him.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NCV)
While you can find me on social media, you'll probably won’t see me posting about what flavor latte I had or what I thought of the most recent episode of a TV Show.
A while back I decided I was going to LinkedIn and Facebook a tool to encourage people and teach them how I follow Jesus. That’s a much better use of social media then posting about my favorite coffee.
“Through Christ, God made peace between us and himself, and God gave us the work of telling everyone about the peace we can have with him” (2 Corinthians 5:18 NCV).
There’s nothing wrong with using Social Media to share photos or something amazing that has happened recently. But if you’re not using social media to also tell people about the peace they can have with God, then you’re missing a huge opportunity to fulfill our purpose.
God has given me the most important work on the planet: telling others about salvation through Jesus Christ. When Jesus said to go and make disciples of every nation, he was talking to me! For almost 2,000 years, going to the whole world meant getting on a ship or, more recently, a plane to get to the ends of the earth.
Today I don’t have to leave my home to reach the other side of the globe. I can sit in my home office or a coffee shop and share a good word about the Lord—and in seconds it can reach people around the world. That’s an incredible blessing that no other generation of Christians has ever had. And with that opportunity comes a great responsibility: to use this tool to take the gospel to the nations.
The Bible says in 1 Chronicles 16:24, “Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does” (NLT).
I have the opportunity today to tell people from all over the world the amazing things God has done for me. It’s right at my fingertips.
In summary:
In 2 Corinthians 5:18, the Apostle Paul defines the "ministry of reconciliation," asserting that believers are divinely commissioned to share the peace they have received through Christ. This study translates that ancient mandate into a modern context, specifically highlighting social media as a revolutionary tool for global evangelism. Rather than viewing digital platforms as mere outlets for trivial updates, the text challenges believers to recognize them as the primary modern "ends of the earth." The core message is one of stewardship: we are the first generation in history with the capability to fulfill the Great Commission from our fingertips, turning personal digital influence into a global mission field.
Bottom Line:
My digital presence is not a playground for vanity but a platform for the ministry of reconciliation.
Next Steps:
Audit your most-used social media profile and transition from a "consumer" identity to a "contributor" identity by scheduling one intentional post this week that highlights a specific way God has provided peace or guidance in my life. This shifts my digital habit from mindless scrolling to disciplined, purpose-driven action, ensuring your online footprint aligns with my identity as an ambassador of Christ.
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