Daily Power #339

“Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.” (Luke 6:30)

I am thrilled beyond measure that our church continues to give away my favorite app, the YouVersion Bible App, free to people all over the world. People often say, “I can’t believe a church created the app.” But I’m overjoyed that our church was able to create this. Right now we’ve got about forty full-time staff members who create, build, maintain, and expand this unbelievable, amazing app.

Despite what others have recommended, I’ve never considered charging for this app. “But people don’t value something they get for free! You should charge at least 99 cents for it,” these people argue with me.

But because we can give the Bible away, we will. The Bible is living and active, and we are honored to give it to everyone who wants one. And personally, I love to give this app away, and you know why? Because years ago, someone from the Gideon organization smiled more broadly than you can imagine and handed me a free Bible. And my life was transformed by the living Word of God, so now I am overjoyed to return the favor and provide digital Bibles.

We recently celebrated giving away over two hundred and seventy-five million free downloads. People all over the world can have God’s Word wherever they go, on their phones or tablets, and read it at their convenience. My goal is to lead the way with irrational generosity. We truly believe it’s more blessed to give than to receive.

Power Lift

God, thank you for the gift of your Word and the many ways you reveal yourself through its pages.