Reza travels through terribly dry and dusty territory to reach the people whom God has called her to. (We can’t reveal their name for security reasons.) Most are shepherds, and they never cut their hair. They have no toilet facilities at all; they live in severe poverty.

Looking for an opening

From prison settings to villages steeped in tribal practices, Reza’s strategies include using AIDS education to reach out to village women and to introduce Bible studies.

Interestingly, the remote group’s holy day for their animistic practices is Sunday. Relational evangelism opens the door for Reza to earn acceptance. After Reza earned the trust of this new audience, she held a meeting. One couple, especially receptive, became her Bible-sharing contact with the group. “They are learning about the Bible for the first time, and they help me to build a bridge,” says Reza. “They are all thirsty for our message. They love our songs, even though they don’t yet understand them.”

And so begins the joy of enlightening the lost to the glorious hope of Christ. It’s a joy you can share because of your Bible provision. Thank you for letting God use you today to transform lives in the Middle East forever.