Up a Tree

These Kaur boys climbed a tree to get a safe view of the foreigner who came into their village to take photos. Most Sumatrans are curious to meet a foreigner, but also shy. They don’t want to miss out, but still want to keep a healthy distance. The reaction of these boys reminded the worker of the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19.

There was something about Jesus that drew Zacchaeus to the extreme of climbing a tree for the opportunity of just getting a glimpse. In the same way, the Lord is drawing people to Himself and He causes an attraction between His messengers and the people in unreached areas of Sumatra. The attraction is stronger than just the excitement of seeing a foreigner.

Jesus reminded His followers that the Father is always at work (John 5:17) drawing people to Himself (John 6:44). There are people like Zacchaeus all over Sumatra. God is drawing them to Himself, and believers just need spiritual eyes to see where God is working and courage to engage these people with the Gospel.

Pray for the Spirit to draw people all over Sumatra to meet people who know the Good News and are willing to share it.

Pray for workers to have discernment and sensitivity to recognize the people like Zacchaeus around them.

Pray that believers will have confidence that God is at work and courage to daily join in that work.