NASHVILLE (BP) – Somewhere in a Venezuelan prison, Luis*, a 26-year-old inmate, recently received new life after placing His trust in Christ. And his newfound faith has been bolstered in large part due to a new Bible he received through a partnership with LifeWay and an organization that has been mobilized to distribute copies of God’s Word throughout the country.
In August 2020, LifeWay Christian Resources donated nearly 30,0000 copies of Spanish “Reina Valera” (RVR) Bibles of nine different types for distribution across Venezuela through the global ministry partner. Some of the types of Bibles include large print, reference and “Colormax” – a more visually dynamic version suited for students.
This mission wasn’t without its challenges. Fuel shortages and COVID-19 lockdowns hindered the distribution. Even still, hundreds of ministry partners were mobilized to transport Bibles through 2,200 churches in 19 Venezuelan states between October and December 2020, primarily to citizens who did not previously own a Bible – people like Luis.
“I had no Bible, and it is a gift I never expected to receive,” Luis wrote. “It is something marvelous that I will truly cherish. I am moved as I see the hand of God operating through your ministry, which I realize is the result of much effort. The attention you give us here in prison seems incredible to me, because I know God is able to change lives.”
Answers & Comments
As a Gideon for the past 22 years, I KNOW that the Bible changes lives. I've heard many accounts of people like Luis. And I praise God for each one that comes to salvation.
I find it quite astounding (and just a little disturbing) that Christians are convinced that they are right and EVERYONE else is wrong. That they have the right to tell everyone else that THEIR religion is the only one. That no matter what beliefs YOUR people have had for thousands of years, its wrong and you should convert or die.
If the only book you ever get is a Bible, then your thinking will be uninformed and one-sided.
Awwww, Jesus is a fairytale character that has his very own representatives molesting children in his very own houses of praise...explain that crap, if you will, so pitiful and disgusting, you delusional Jesus desperate sales folks are.
God works in mysterious ways, but the key point is that it works.
Here is something to think about the letter J was not introduced into the the English alphabet until after 1700.
Firstly there New life does not mean human birth. (This is written in the Bible, check statements of Jesus if you can understand them)
Secondly you have to walk on path. Last but not least, You must trust your guide or spiritual master if u wana go with him.
Bible says as you walk on the path faith comes from the Holy Spirit. You must have to walk on the path of your spiritual master in order to get self-realization.
Those who have received the Holy Spirit will be liberated. (Bible). Means people know what they received from their master.
You are living in illusions.