“I was quite far from Jesus. I never used to know much about Him.”

For some, music is just a combination of sounds to listen to. But for Sunil, music has a far greater value in his spiritual journey to know Christ.

After losing his job due to an economic recession, Sunil coped with his situation by learning to play the guitar.

“The recession came in Pakistan, and I was one of them who lost their job, so I used to need some entertainment. So I started learning guitar. So my guitar, you know, brought me to the church.”

Since music schools are rare and expensive in Pakistan, he decided to look for a free online music class. His search led to an Adventist music teacher. This online music class started his discovery of so many different things about his life and God’s purpose for him.

“He guided me for one year. He used to send me the music lessons and also he used to guide me from the books of sister Ellen G. White. I thought, This faith is different from the other faiths. Why are these people worshipping on Saturday? Because the whole world worships on Sunday. Either they are right or they are totally wrong.”

For a year, Sunil continued his online music classes, and at the same time, he learned about the Bible. Sunil’s guitar teacher realized that Sunil is gifted with many skills. The teacher had written a religious book that he wanted Sunil to translate into the local language.

Sunil was hesitant since he didn’t have a background in theology and only a beginner’s understanding of the Bible.

“I said, Sir, I cannot translate. How can I? Because I don't know even the basics of the Bible. I don't know about the Bible. I don't even know how many books are in the Bible.”

But because of his teacher’s persistence and the working of the Holy Spirit, Sunil found a way to have the book translated.

The translation took two months. Finally, the book was completed and after three months, it was ready to print. After successfully distributing the books in his community, Sunil was then introduced to the Adventist Publishing Ministries. The Qasid [kah-seed] Publishing House welcomed Sunil and equipped him to become a literature evangelist.

Even though Sunil was not yet baptized, he got deeply involved in the publishing ministry. He made sure he read all the books that he was distributing, and through that, he grew to know more about Christ.

Sunil continued his passion for music and distributed books at the same time. He was invited to hold concerts in churches. After each concert, he would distribute Spirit of Prophecy books to all attendees for free.

After having been involved with the publishing ministry, Sunil felt a desire in his heart to finally fulfill one thing that he knew was lacking: baptism.

“And I just told him, Sir, now I am ready! Because now I have known my faith. And also, after knowing it, I am teaching the same faith to others. Now, it is the best time to get baptized.”

The Qasid Publishing House was established in 1971 and has been printing millions of publications in the Urdu language. Many have testified that through the materials printed in this institution, people were drawn closer to Jesus.

Pray for Sunil and other literature evangelists who are touched by the Holy Spirit and are doing amazing works wherever they are, for the glory of God.