And the Word of the Lord came to…
“And the Word of the Lord came to…” — a familiar refrain throughout Scripture — captures the very heartbeat of the mission of illumiNations Asia. Across generations and geographies, God’s Word has always moved toward people, meeting them where they are, a reality reflected across many Impact Stories and lived out through faithful translation work.
“As a church leader I am touched by the ministry of the translators. [The years taken] is not a short and easy time. If not because of God, it is impossible for the Scriptures to be translated into these tribal languages. This is the first time this has happened in our church and tribes where the communities, accompanied by [Bible translation agency] partners, could translate God’s Word into their own tribal languages. I will encourage the use of the Gospel of Luke and the Jesus Film in church service and evangelistic activities. Our hope is that the congregation will be able to understand God’s Word better and can have a life-changing impact in the Nyakeh community,”
~ Rev. Yulius
The testimony of Rev. Yulius echoes the long journey of perseverance seen throughout Scripture and mirrored in present-day translation efforts documented in faith and inspiration stories and regional reflections such as Impact Stories from Indonesia. It also aligns with the broader vision outlined in How It Works — where Scripture engagement grows hand in hand with local ownership.
“From the moment this film began playing, I saw a very high enthusiasm from the community. Children to grandparents here watched the film of the Lord Jesus in Nyakeh language… Although two hours long, no one moved from their places until it finished. This showed that this film is truly understood by the Nyakeh people, including the children,”
~ Ps. Kristanto
This moment of collective attention — from the youngest to the oldest — underscores a profound truth: when the Word of the Lord is heard in a language that speaks to the heart, understanding follows, and transformation begins. This is why initiatives connected to Pentecost 2025 and the broader call to join the movement matter so deeply.
The Nyakeh community’s response affirms what countless communities across Asia are still waiting to experience — Scripture that is not distant or abstract, but intimate, accessible, and alive. Supporting this work through giving initiatives helps ensure that the Word of the Lord continues to come — clearly, faithfully, and powerfully — to every people and every language, a global commitment shared by partners such as the Wycliffe Global Alliance.
