Recently, my wife, Barb, and I had the privilege of visiting Beirut, Lebanon, where we were greeted by two remarkable individuals: my dear friend Tom, and George, whom I had previously only met through Zoom.
George, the Executive Director of the Bible Society of Syria, works tirelessly in war-torn Syria. He is dedicated to spreading the Word of God, and the stories of his experiences have deeply inspired me. When George learned of our visit to Lebanon, he found a way to join us. It was an honor to finally meet this faithful servant of Christ, face-to-face, and the joy that radiated from his smile was contagious! As we embraced, it felt like we were reuniting with a long-lost family member.
Despite the challenging circumstances both men face in their respective countries -- war, earthquakes, economic collapse, dysfunctional governments, and persecution -- our time together was not centered around discussing hardships. Instead, it became a celebration of our shared faith, an opportunity to rejoice in the blessings God had bestowed upon each of us. We truly felt like members of the same Christian family, brought together to revel in God's love.
