Source: Pioneers USA, July 8, 2019
Jay lives in one of Asia’s poorest and least-developed countries. It’s home to more than 100 people groups and further divided by variations in culture and dialect. The gospel does not easily cross such barriers. The church there was weakened when, decades ago, two-thirds of the Christians and most of the trained pastors left after facing government pressure.
But things are starting to change. Poverty and isolation are lessening. The church, though persecuted, is growing. And groups of foreign and local believers focused on church planting are working together and seeing the gospel start to go places it hasn’t gone before.
We’re encouraged to hear what God is doing in Jay, a young man from one of the people groups we’re praying for. A few months ago, Jay decided to become a Christian. Recently, he shared with his family that he is now a follower of Jesus and is planning on being baptized. They responded to this news surprisingly well… in fact, they are open to hearing more about the gospel of Jesus.
Jay is one of the first in his people group to become a believer.