What is Light for the Lost?

Light for the Lost helps share the gospel worldwide--no matter the language, culture or location--by providing critically-needed evangelism resources such as:

Printed literature, Bibles and tracts
Audio devices and language-specific programs
Video presentations, programs and films
Internet-based and -compatible technologies
Apps created in local heart languages

MODERN TECH AND MASS EVANGELISM

Rick Allen

The internet and digital technologies put more people within reach of the gospel than at any previous time in the church age.

More than 5.3 billion people use the internet daily, with 92 percent of them watching at least one internet video. This digital age is a time for rapid, mass evangelism among people groups not easily reached through other means.

About 10 years ago I visited a sensitive country where Light for the Lost provided Assemblies of God missionaries with evangelism resources through innovative digital technology. Using LFTL funds, they took 100+ pounds’ worth of printed evangelism resources and loaded them onto thousands of Kindle tablets for distribution to local pastors.

Since then, those pastors have used the devices to share the gospel across their nation. We are so grateful to God for modern technologies! Many missionaries utilize internet technology, apps, audio, and video to share the gospel. Though LFTL does not buy the hardware, we provide funding for production, translation, digitization, distribution, and maintenance (which are all critical).

Please pray about helping us partner with missionaries who need funding for these incredible, innovative resources for evangelism. Your partnership and investment will help reach untold numbers of people with the story of Jesus and His message of salvation in a language they can understand. Thank you for helping build the Kingdom through these incredible technologies.

ISLAM: OUR MODERN DAY NINEVEH

Dan Kersten
Director of Communications for LFTL and Men's Ministry.

“CALLINGS” TO LIFE OR DEATH

During the war, a young Muslim man believed Allah was calling him to fight jihad (holy war) against America. He believed death in battle guaranteed him a place in paradise with
Allah. During a savage battle, he encountered an American soldier and shot him in the chest. That soldier was my brother.

It was terrifying for our family. Suddenly, the War on Terror became very real and personal. Thankfully, my brother recovered and is well today. But I remember back then hoping his would-be killer got what he deserved. I got my wish. I later learned the young insurgent died in the battle.

Today, that fact brings no satisfaction or closure. A young Muslim died without knowing Jesus and is forever separated from God. His spiritual “calling” led to his destruction.

Indonesia is the world’s most Muslim populated nation. Missionaries use LFTL funds to train and equip Bahasa-speaking evangelists to plant new churches in Muslim communities.

GOD’S DESIRE THAT NONE PERISH

I’ve met many Muslims with similar “callings” on their lives. They want to advance Islam and please Allah and they will go to great lengths to do so. But like the people of Nineveh, they don’t know their right hand from their left spiritually.

Jesus died for them, too, and Heaven is big enough for them. The Great Commission includes every Muslim. The final words of Jonah remind us that God’s deep concern is for all people, even the most "unreachable."

Global Islam is definitely an imposing spiritual stronghold. But its foundations are brittle, and Muslims are turning from it to follow Christ in historic numbers! Jesus is shaking the Muslim world, and we must be willing to go and give as He leads. My brother’s would-be killer was willing to give his life for a false “calling” and gospel.

What are we willing to give for the Truth?

Celebrate the Light: Cuba

Thank you for helping LFTL provide important evangelism resources for missionaries working in this difficult area. Because of you, we are part of an incredible rescue work that Jesus does through them. We Still Believe in reaching enslaved and exploited people. We always will.