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the millions, so that it is still the world`s most read book, and the

Gospel is being preached around the world.

Wycliffe Bible Translators advise that at least 3350 languages

have the Bible in some form. With there being an estimated 6500

languages in the world, we are over halfway there, and that

includes all of the most widely spoken languages. Although at last

1.5 billion people do not have the full Bible available in their first

language, over 700 million of these have the New Testament -

others have portions or at least some level of translation or

preparatory work begun. There is a known active translation and/or

linguistic development happening in 2658 languages across more

than 170 countries.

What does the bible tell us? Proverbs 29 verse 25 states “Fear

lays a snare for man, but those who trust in the Lord will be safe”.

So let us lift our heads and our hearts to the Lord, the Sovereign

God who created this incredible universe, and rules and overrules in

everything. Satan`s time on earth is decreasing and the ultimate

victory is the Lord`s. Let us rejoice and be glad in our Sovereign,

Almighty God.

Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and He will return in

glory, at the head of His heavenly army, to bring an end to all evil.

God`s victory is assured - hallelujah.

Please remember to pray for missionaries. Please pray especially

for those who are working far from their home country and live in

very different cultures; far from family members; with people who

speak different languages. Many missionaries and local Christians

are unable to openly celebrate Christian holy days, and apart from

worship of Jesus. The likes of Christmas Day and Easter are just

another day in those countries calendars.

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