For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12
Do you know the name of the most popular book of all time? It’s the Bible!
An estimated 5-7 billion copies of the Bible have been printed and distributed globally. But in places where there are few followers of Jesus, a person may first encounter scripture by hearing it on the radio. People of all walks of life are listening and encountering the Bible—shepherds in the mountains, farmers in the fields, taxi drivers listening during their shifts. An esteemed university professor listened in—and found something she hadn’t encountered in all her academic pursuits.
Suela is in her forties, with a successful and fulfilling career. She’s married and says she enjoys a wonderful family life. Raised as a Muslim, Suela was first drawn to listen to a Christian radio station by the music and professional quality of the programs. But she kept on listening as she began to consider the claims of the Bible.
“This radio has truly impacted my life in a wonderful way,” Suela said. “Its programs, especially the short, daily [devotionals], helped me clarify many of my questions about existence and faith. I’m a better person, a better mother, and a better wife.”
Suela learned that the Bible is unlike all the other books she’s studied. It’s alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). It’s a lamp to guide her feet (Psalm 119:105). It’s true and accomplishes what God wants it to (John 17:17, Isaiah 55:10-11), changing our thoughts and desires (Hebrews 4:12). “I have come to recognize that the Word of God holds greater wisdom and truth than any book I have read in pursuit of my degrees,” Suela shared.
The Bible and its message of hope came to Suela over the airwaves. You can help others like Suela find it as well by sending devotionals like this to millions around the world in their own languages. Give a gift today at guidelines.org.
