Delman

This photo was taken in Bukit Tinggi in the heart of Minangkabau territory. These horse drawn carts are called Delman. It’s fairly common to have these horse drawn carts in tourist areas. To ride around a market area in a Delman is considered a cultural experience that both Indonesians and foreign tourists enjoy.

While many of the traditions on Indonesia are harmless and charming, there are other traditions that keep millions of people from even considering the Gospel. Only the Lord can reveal the difference between traditions that are positive and those that are spiritually fatal.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal that religious traditions will not save a single soul.

Pray for the peoples of Sumatra as they desire to move forward while preserving the best of their cultural traditions. This balance is a struggle for every nation.

Pray for believers to have wisdom to confront traditions that are keeping people on Sumatra from responding to the Gospel.