We would like to introduce you to some of the unique challenges and opportunities our global partners are facing with the global pandemic.
Our first instinct is to be concerned, maybe even angry about its effects. But let’s explore how it is affecting people who are living in pre-existing poverty around the world. In poor and war-torn countries already on the edge, this pandemic is "the straw that broke the camel's back." It is estimated that in the next 3 months, some 300,000 people per day could starve to death. (World Food Programme figures 4-22-20). This reality greatly impacts our global partners, already working in physical isolation, trying to meet some of the basic needs of the most vulnerable.
On the other hand, there is evidence that people are turning to the Gospel as they recognize that man is not in control of this world. Some are seeing our global partners reaching out to unbelievers with food and other basic necessities, and they are asking, "Why?" – this is a perfect opportunity for believers to share their faith in Christ, the Giver of all good gifts. Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." (John 6:68)
Please remember to pray for our global partners, for their protection, and for further opportunities to share the Gospel. And let us pray that many who are in need will turn to the Lord - the Giver of eternal life.
