Bicycles Still Game Changers for Workers in Asia Says Gospel for Asia

Last updated on: March 31, 2021 at 5:11 am by GFA Staff Writer

Bicycles Still Game Changers for Workers in Asia Says Gospel for Asia 2021-03-31T05:11:27+00:00 GFA Staff Writer

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It’s Throwback Thursday, y’all! So Gospel for Asia is going to take you back to the ‘80s now—without the acid-wash jeans or VCR.

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I believe that beneath that stoic face and stately posture lived a passion to see lives changed by the love of Jesus. This brother in Christ, like every other Gospel for Asia-supported missionary, most likely made it his life’s purpose to serve the people God placed in his life. That included the people in neighboring communities.

I don’t know how many miles this national worker had to travel. I don’t know if he experienced long journeys walking in the scorching sun, trying to visit the nearest village. But I do know that bicycle he’s holding on to most likely made it possible for him to do more ministry than before. I believe that’s true because, besides people’s ages, not much has changed in 30 years.

Gospel for Asia still gives away nearly identical bicycles to national workers. Those bikes are simple but sturdy, built to endure the tough terrain of Asia. They’re quality. They’re dependable—just their like owners.

Often, national workers request bicycles so they can minister in the neighboring villages. They know people are waiting to hear the good news of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for them. But their feet can only take them so far. In cases like these, bicycles are still game changers for those who receive them!

These are the words of one Gospel for Asia-supported missionary after receiving a bicycle in 2013:

“Every single outing I used to ask to borrow a bicycle from my believers. I have been praying to have a bicycle of my own for the work of God … But after a long-awaited prayer, God answered my prayers, and now I [have] a bicycle in my hands. My problem is solved now because I got the needed equipment from the Almighty God.”

We’re thankful that for more than 30 years, the Lord has given us the privilege of equipping our brothers and sisters in the Lord with the tools they need to serve and to serve well.

If you’d like to see some more throwback photos of Gospel for Asia’s ministry, check out Dr. David Mains’ post about the day he met a young KP Yohannan who had a wild dream.

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