The Word walks down many of the trapper’s trails in Northern Manitoba thanks to the Lifelight Bibles that we handed out at the Trappers Fur Table 2006 in Thompson, Manitoba. It was encouraging to see the hunger for the word as many of the trapper’s approached the table. Their desire to see the bibles go with them on their trap lines and into their homes was obviously God ordained as they helped themselves to the book table.
For my two helpers and I, it was a privilege to be able to interact with the trappers. It wasn’t just giving out Bibles that was important but answering peoples questions and also listening to their stories. Many of them shared their grief and hardships with us. Some were searching for answers about sickness and death. One person came and told us his testimony about how Jesus healed him physically. He feels so much better now. “There is lots of life in this body now”, he commented. In all these circumstances, we could share Jesus Christ and his power to help us to overcome grief, sickness and death.
Over the two days at the book table we met many people and even renewed some old acquaintances. In all it was a blessing to be there sharing in their lives. They commented that the Bibles were easy to understand, the price is right and some even asked if they could take two of them; one for themselves and one for a friend. We gladly encouraged them to do so and it wasn’t long before the boxes sat empty on the floor. Let’s continue to pray that they will understand and receive for themselves the gift of eternal life as they read the Lifelight Bibles. Thanks to Anne M for asking us to help out. It was a privilege to do so.
Ron P
