With these show and tell objects I demonstrated the way pilots fly Bible translators in and out of areas where access is difficult, even dangerous. As I talked the boy sat riveted, his eyes following every movement of my hand. His eyes widened as the pretend airplane circled the landing strip then banked sharply. Making a steep descent, it landed safely near an imaginary village. The child s concentration never wavered as I told about people who have never seen the name of Jesus written in their language.
Bible translation is an important part of it.
Tools such as airplanes and computers can help. Most of all, people are needed to finish the task. By the time this lad is grown we will be halfway to the year 2025. It s exhilarating to think that this little fellow may someday be part of the Wycliffe Russia team. He may be one of those who helps with the translation of God s Word into the last unwritten languages on earth.