On March 26, we celebrated the 4 year anniversary of MWV going on the air. The task of building the station was overwhelming and, at times, seemed insurmountable. However, by the grace of the Lord, the generous support of our great donors and the perseverance of our leadership team, it was completed!
Nowadays we, and the entire world, are dealing with the fallout of this COVID-19. I’m writing these words from home as we’re abiding by the stay-home instructions by the authorities. Dozens of countries all over the world ordered their citizens to stay home. Many people are struggling to deal with this development, but there may be a silver lining. A lot of people are re-evaluating the important things, or what they thought were the important things in life.
According to the BBC, radio listening has recently boomed while music streaming has declined. A survey showed that radio listening has increased by about 25%. Many people preferred to listen to the radio while working from home. Meanwhile, online radio listening has also increased by about 15%. “These figures indicate that the public are turning to radio in times of crisis,” a Global spokesperson said.
In a time of crisis, people look for information, but more importantly, they are looking for answers, for peace, for hope, for the light at the end of the tunnel. That is exactly what we try to do. We continue to update our programs, focusing more on health awareness. We remind our listeners that no matter what happens, God is always there and His love endures. Perhaps we cannot answer all their questions, but we point them to Jesus, who presents himself as an answer to the questions that have no answer. Our newest series is titled “Jesus Changes Lives.”
Let’s continue to pray for the Lord’s grace and mercy and that He may use these circumstances for His glory and the extension of His Kingdom.
