God's Glory Church

“Here we are as ambassadors instead of Christ… we beg you… be reconciled to God!” — 2 Corinthians 5:20

My college friend Bill Tobias served as a Pacific Island missionary for many years. He told a story about a young man who left his hometown in search of happiness. A friend brought him to church, where he heard the Good News about Jesus and believed in Him as his Savior.

The young man wanted to bring the Gospel to his people, who were “stuck in witchcraft”, so he was looking for a missionary who could help in this. But the missionary told him: “Just go and tell them what God has done for you” (see Mr. 5:19). He did so. As a result, several people in his hometown accepted Jesus. However, the biggest breakthrough occurred when the city healer understood that Christ is “the way, and the truth, and the life” (Jn. 14:6). Having believed in Jesus, the former healer told about Him to the whole city. Within four years, the testimony of one young man led to the establishment of seven churches in this region.

In the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul lays out a clear plan for how to bring the Gospel to those who do not yet know Christ. This plan coincides with what the missionary told the young believer to do. We should be “ambassadors of Christ”, His representatives, as if God Himself speaks through us (2 Cor. 5:20). Every believer can tell a unique story about how Jesus made him a “new creation” and reconciled him to God (vv. 17-18). So, let’s tell others about what God has done for us!

What does salvation in Jesus mean to you? How can you best prepare to tell your story to others?

Dear God, please help me to share my faith story with others.

Author: David Brenon