Welcome to the Christmas season Bible givers! Our world continues to be an angry, unhappy place that is at war with itself. I’ve talked to several who need to navigate broken relationships and difficult situations this season. Please take the time this season to celebrate the greatest gift the world can ever experience. Jesus Christ broke into history to restore a righteous relationship for any person who freely chooses him as their Lord and their Savior.
You have been used greatly in God’s work of restoration this year. Over 80,000 scriptures went out in 2025. 80,000 lives changed for all eternity! 80,000 people, and in many cases whole families have been delivered from this angry world that offers no hope. They now live in the hope of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your hearts for the lost and your generosity toward the many who need a Bible. Your work is truly remarkable.
In roughly 750BC, the prophet Micah identified lowly Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Christ. (Micah 5:2). Jesus was indeed born in lowly Bethlehem, to a lowly family, in seemingly scandalous circumstances, in a small, powerless nation that was occupied by a powerful foreign power. You cannot escape the remarkable irony that the greatest act in human history was draped in meek humility. This posture is a key to how we are to relate to our angry, lost world.
Powerful humility is a theme as you read through the New Testament. You have Paul, of all people I might add, counselling in 1 Thess 4:11 for believers to “make it your ambition to lead a quiet life” and being “self-sufficient such that others will respect you” (NIV). And then you have Peter declaring in 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” IE being in Christ is a really big deal! Peter goes on to explain “that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” Verse 12 exhorts us to “live good lives among the unbelievers such that…. They may see your good deeds and glorify God…” That’s not exactly quiet now, is that? It’s bold!
A humble posture is very countercultural right now, but it creates space for deepening relationships. For dialogue. There is an aspect of slow-to-speak, being long-suffering on listening, and yet a boldness to fill in the inevitable gaps that our world is grappling with. Our humility makes us approachable. The power of the Holy Spirit within us allows us to live powerful lives despite our humble posture. You have the key to life within you.
This “humble” we are speaking about is not meekness. It is quiet strength. God is calling us to live approachable, respectable, and yet remarkable lives. Yur neighbors and co-workers shuld talk about you. You have something remarkable! Living the Christian life has always been counter to the world’s values. But the world needs your Christian witness more than ever right now.
As we close this remarkable ministry year and look ahead to how God will use us in 2026 to redeem the lost, I want to call you up to continue living remarkable lives. Not for our greatness, but that He would be glorified and the world who needs Jesus would come to know him. Our ministry doubled this year, and we seek to double it again in 2026. Not for bragging rights, but to serve even more people who start 2026 lost without hope.
Give Hope! Give Life! Give Bibles!
Chuck Hayes