When I first read the phrase "Bible Poverty" I thought, huh? We have so many Bibles in our home. We have hard bound Bibles, soft covered Bibles, and electronic Bibles. We have Bibles in many different translations. I can easily choose any version of the Bible in english through the iPad, computer, or Kindle. Thinking about the term Bible poverty seemed a bit ridiculous to me.
I went to OneVerse.org to see what exactly they meant by Bible poverty. What it boils down to is power. People in power throughout the world want to limit the spread of the Truth. God's word tells us that there is a higher power than the ruling elite. That there are commandments not to kill, steal, and rape. That these actions are wrong and sinful. That there is hope in one almighty God.
As I looked at the website I came across a map. A map of the world that indicated how many people have no scriptures translated into their own language. My eyes went straight to Africa. Africa is where we are adopting from. I sit here and think of my Little Bitty Bit. I wonder if her birth Mommy has ever heard of God. If this woman has ever wrapped her fingers around a Bible. If her eyes have ever seen the truth. As I think about the horrifying possibility this is the reality of her life. A woman who lives in destitute poverty and knows no hope. My heart breaks and the tears are evidence of the pain I feel for her.
What can I do then? I can give. Give financially, through prayer, and education. I can love her child. I can teach her child about the wonders of our almighty God and His son who saved us all through His death on the cross. I am so thankful to have learned about Bible poverty. Thankful that now I can help. Thankful that I can pray. Thankful for the ability to give financially. Thankful that I can educate my children. Thankful.
What an amazing connection you have found through your new bebe and oneverse..I am so excited for you :)
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ReplyDeleteJudy - JUDY H-J'S THOUGHTS
Wow, that is really something!
ReplyDeleteWow, we learn something new every day. I could not imagine not having read the word of God. I knew there were problems with poverty and not having or knowing the word of God but I did not know to this extent. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBy adopting, you are doing a big part in spreading the Gospel message. She will grow up in your home knowing the scriptures and our Savior. As she is growing up she will spread the Word, and when she gets married she and her children and grandchildren for generations will have access to the TRUTH. That's a lot of people!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about this until you posted it. It is really hard to believe that in this day and age, there are that many people that have no scriptures. I am speechless.
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Tania
Amy, thank you so much for this! Yes, the numbers are astounding, aren't they? How wonderful to hear about your upcoming adoption - and how you can give this child the greatest gift, knowledge of the One who came to save her. Thank YOU for giving and for praying and for loving!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Johanna (from the OneVerse team)
I was really surprised by those numbers! Thank you for posting this.
ReplyDeleteThose numbers are shocking, especially in the America's! How sad it is to think that there are that many people on this side of the world, many of which likely in the US (the richest country in the world) and they aren't able to bring a Bible into their home.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard the term before. I, too, have many, many Bibles. I went to Wyclife Bible Translators to see where to send money and read that 340 million people do not have the Bible in their language. Thank you making me aware of this need.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Pamela