What Is an Ambassador for Christ?
As we question, “What is an ambassador for Christ?” let us picture people bringing a message of love, hope and transformation into lives that may never have experienced such things. This role is made explicit in the words of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians, reminding believers that they are “ambassadors for Christ,” through whom God is extending His invitation to reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:20). Christ’s ambassadors speak about compassion, reconciliation, and the restoration of communities beyond borders and cultures. GFA World is committed to nurturing this vision of compassionate ambassadorship by settling individuals within these needy communities, mainly in Africa and Asia, as beacons of hope.
The provision of clean water is a very critical aspect of the work of GFA World. In regions where safe drinking water is not easily available, our national missionaries and pastors strive to come up with a significant solution to reduce illness from waterborne diseases and enhance life. The impact of these relational, hands-on ambassadors providing wells and water filters to their communities is deeply felt as countless lives are changed.
In a village facing severe water scarcity, particularly from March to June, GFA-World Pastor Oisin and volunteers set out to drill a well to alleviate the burden on residents like Elouise, who recalled walking hours for just a pot of water during past droughts. Despite encountering obstacles like large rocks and skepticism from locals, the believers persisted in drilling, praying for God’s provision of water. Finally, at 33 feet, they struck an abundant water source, a successful outcome they attributed to faith and perseverance. The new well, aptly named a “Jesus Well,” now provides much-needed clean water and has transformed this community.[1]
GFA World’s national missionaries demonstrate unrelenting love and care that transforms lives. The ministry of GFA World is holistic; by meeting physical and emotional needs, it will, over time, lead individuals out of impotence and into hope. Ambassadors help people find relief from physical problems and give them a sense of purpose and belonging. While the role of an ambassador for Christ may indeed be spiritual in nature, loving and compassionate actions are what inspire others to seek after The Source of hope and renewal.
You can become a participant in this for just $30 per month by sponsoring a GFA World missionary, providing for him or her to further continue this transformation in his or her very own community. GFA World is dedicated to serving those who need it most in this way―offering hope and showing God’s love in every action of goodness and kindness.
Learn more about GFA’s ambassadors for Christ!
[1] “Finding Water Amidst the Rocks.” GFA World. July 2022. https://www.gfa.org/news/articles/finding-water-amidst-the-rocks-wfr22-07/.