Friday, June 15, 2012

Taking A Step Back


In many ways, being a part of Bible translation in Canada has given me a more global perspective on translation than I had in Tanzania.   In Tanzania I was focused on the translation project I was a part of and the various aspects involved.   I had a narrow focus, one that I needed to have to get the work done.  Cluster projects and Bantu languages were what I needed to know.

Now that my assignment has changed I feel as if I have taken a giant step back to look at Bible translation from a broader perspective.  Although my experience in Tanzania allows me to share practically how translation might look in one context, I am also learning about many other contexts and how translation looks in those places.  It is exciting to see what is happening all over the world and encourage people to get involved.  My bias for Tanzania does come through sometimes when I am talking to people but as I learn more and more about what is happening globally I am encouraged to share about the work all over the world.

Seeing the broader picture reminds me again of how big God is.  God is not limited to one way of working in one particular context.  God works through all kinds of different people in all different places to speak to people through His Word.  Whether it’s an IT person in Asia or a linguist in Africa God takes all that is offered to Him and uses it to bring His Word to people.  He is not limited by ability, age, nationality or language but uses diverse people for the common goal of drawing everyone to Himself.

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