Grace for the Disabled

There is not much support on Sumatra for the medically disabled. This Lampung Pubian man suffered a stroke earlier this year, and has not been able to work since then. He has limited use of his arm and leg. Most disabled folks here on Sumatra end up begging on the streets. If family is unable to care for them, then they often suffer.

Nobody wants to be absolutely dependent. People like to pull their own weight and be productive. This natural independence makes many people resist the Gospel. In order to receive the Gospel people must realize their inability, or even their disability. Jesus cannot save those who think they are strong enough to “pull their own weight.” Only the poor in spirit, those unable to do it on their own, will inherit the Kingdom of God.

Pray for disabled people on Sumatra to be treated with dignity and care.

Pray for Sumatrans to realize their absolute dependence on Jesus to deal with their sin debt.

Pray for believers here to be burdened to show the love of Christ to the disabled.