Light Force

The Bethlehem Bible College is a beacon of light in the town of Jesus. Of course, two other kings are remembered in this city, King David and King Herod.

Today, our visit was not to sites associated with the three kings of Israel. Two friends and I called on the President of the college, Bishara Awad, and his brother, Alex. Bishara Awad founded the Bible College on a donation of twenty dollars from a single pastor. Bishara's vision and faith have been realized. We smiled and rejoiced as we heard his remarkable story.

While visiting, we picked up a book by Brother Andrew entitled Light Force. This account abounds with stories of peacemaking in the Middle East. One of those stories is that of the Bethelehem Bible College. The BBC is a light force in this land and daily issues a clarion call to people of faith to work and pray.

Even the smallest seed sown can become a great tree. The light that shone on shepherds in a field near here continues to shine. It shines through people like the Awads, the faculty and students of the BBC, and people like you and me.