4000 years ago --during Abraham’s lifetime—there is mention of the Miao (Hmong) in written Chinese history.  During their long history, they have faced slaughter from ruling powers who have burned their villages and driven them to the high mountains for refuge.   The fact that they speak more than 80 diverse dialects has further isolated them.  Who could find them?   Who would take them Good News?

 

Risk takers.  In the late 1800’s missionaries trickled into Miao territories—facing sickness, loss of loved ones, even martyrdom.   In 2003 prayer walkers met a 105-year old man who said, “When I was 10 years old, a white man came from England.  He took a boat across the ocean to get here.   He leftg everything he had.  I don’t know why he would do that just to come here and tell me about Jesus, but my life has never been the same since.”

 

In some areas Miao became Christians by the hundreds.  In other areas there is no trace that Christianity has ever been there. Literally, millions of Miao wait to hear about Jesus for the very first time. Messengers are very few. Who are the 21^st century risk-takers who will go to the Hmong/Miao with the Good News?

 

Pray:
ØLord, protect risk-takers who are presently traveling in Miao areas.   Make God-appointed encounters with hungry hearts.
ØCall out passionate, obedient risk-takers to live among the Miao, boldly taking them news of Christ.
ØMake Hmong believers risk-takers who are willing to do whatever it takes to reach the Miao for Christ.
ØBurden some to help with Bible distribution in difficult places.
ØImpress me to pray faithfully for salvation of the Miao