Discover how translated verses heal relationships and transform lives.

Have you ever been “course-corrected” by Scripture? 

Maybe it felt like a gentle reminder. Perhaps it was a strong rebuke. In either case, you felt God speak truth to you through His Word—and it changed the way you thought, felt, and acted. 

God guides us like a loving parent through Scripture. He corrects, teaches, and encourages us to love others well. And He does this all over the world through heart language Scripture that speaks to our innermost being. 

Be blessed by 3 stories of how heart language Scripture empowered others to live life differently. 

Indonesia: Scripture Compels Translator to Shelter Relatives

Eka* is a translator working on the Pamay New Testament in Indonesia. One day, as she was working on 1 Peter 4, verse 9 kept ringing in her mind: “Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay” (NLT).

She kept thinking about the verse as she journeyed home that day. When she arrived, a relative was there with her four children. Fleeing from an abusive husband, the woman begged to stay with Eka.

Eka’s home—with its wooden walls, corrugated roof, and dirt floor—already housed Eka, her husband, and their four children. By taking her relatives in, the household would double in size. Other family members advised Eka not to allow them to stay, warning that it would tarnish her reputation.

But 1 Peter 4:9 echoed once again in her heart. Thinking of all she learned through 1–2 Peter, Eka recognized the significance of doing good to others despite the personal suffering it may cause. She took in the hurting family, disregarding the judgment of those who encouraged her to turn them away.

The Pamay translation team was encouraged to hear this story of how God spoke directly to Eka through His Word.

Middle East: Refugees Find Hope in Hebrews

Imohca-speaking refugees have faced various trials in recent months, including financial difficulties, lack of healthcare, ambiguous legal statuses, and unjust deportations. 

The translation team struggled with feeling discouraged. But soon they found hope in Hebrews 6:15, which says, “Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised” (NLT).

They meditated on Abraham’s story. Despite being elderly and childless, Abraham held onto God’s promise that he would one day father a great nation. Amid his doubts, Abraham was patient, demonstrating a heart of humility toward a faithful God whom he trusted. 

“When the enemy attacks us and prevents us from hearing the voice of the Lord, we shouldn’t remain passive or inactive,” declared translator Shara*. “Instead, we should fight against [Satan] and his lies by recalling God’s Word and promises to us.”

Scripture in Imohca reminded the team that, even when their hope fails, God is faithful. Shara concluded, “Just as He acted on His promise to Abraham at the appointed time, He will also fulfill His promise to us—His children—at the right time.”

Asia: Woman Lays Down Witchcraft for New Life in Christ

A storyteller witnessed the impact of prayer and translated Scripture in the life of a woman who had engaged in witchcraft for many years. Initially skeptical, the woman was eventually captivated by the Bible stories she heard in a language that spoke to her heart. 

“She had very matted hair for a long time,” the team explained, “and at one point, she remarked, ‘My witchcraft isn’t working these days.’” When the storyteller shared the stories of Jesus casting out demons and raising the widow’s son, the woman promptly cut her matted hair in a symbolic gesture of leaving witchcraft behind. She even saved her hair in a bag—a constant reminder of her changed life.

According to the team, the woman now regularly attends a story fellowship group. Praise God that His Word can flood the darkest heart with the perfect light of truth.

Share the Superpower of Scripture

Right now, close to 35 million people are still waiting for a single verse of Scripture in their language. That’s why we work with ministry partners around the world to help bring God’s Word to every person in the language and format they best understand. Let’s ensure that more people like Eka—more physically and spiritually impoverished communities like those found in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Asia—can receive the hope of Jesus found in God’s words to them.

Will you join us in the mission to share His Word with every person, in every language, in this generation?

*Pseudonym is used to protect the translator’s identity.