God's Smuggler

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It tells the true story of how a young Dutchman risked his life to bring faith and hope to believers behind the Iron Curtain. With new relevance, and at such a poignant time for persecuted Christians, this book is set to inspire a whole new generation of readers. As the Soviet Union began to crumble in the early 1990s, he turned his attention to the Middle East and helping Christians there. In 1957, van der Bijl travelled to the Soviet Union's capital, Moscow, in a Volkswagen Beetle, which later became the symbol of Open Doors. In "God's Smuggler," Brother Andrew tells his own story of smuggling Bibles to Christians behind the Iron Curtain.

Just bringing one single Bible to such a fellowship would bring tears of gratitude and appreciation. Sixty years after his first perilous trip, Brother Andrew's legacy continues, making him one of the all-time heroes of the faith. For those of us in the west, especially Christians, it's not uncommon to have multiple Bibles in our home, so discovering there were whole churches who didn't even have one between them was astounding.But he pressed on, believing the work was worth the risk, and seeing God do some pretty amazing things along the way.

A Favourite Humorous Quote: “I was up with the first bird song, dressed and out in the garden with two books in my hand. Not with the excitement of the crossing, but with the excitement of having caught such a spectacular glimpse of God at work. It was such an encouraging, challenging, convicting book, a great blessing, and I highly recommend it.Plus, a brand-new interview with Brother Andrew reveals behind-the-scenes information and fascinating insights into current events that are riveting the world.

John and Elizabeth Sherrill's dedication to this carefully written and inspiring story touched my own faith-nerve--to live more by faith from day to day. It is indeed moving to read of these people who thirsted for Word of God and were not allowed to have it. I will say that the events recounted here caused me to reevaluate my own life, my own Christianity, my own faith and my attitude toward faith. Only as I grew up and learned more about the Soviet Union did the full implications of those hints start to gain their full force.

An autobiography, God's Smuggler tells the story of his early childhood, conversion to Christianity, and adventures as a Bible-smuggler behind the Iron Curtain.