Reaching the Lost

Each time we travel out into Qiangic-speaking Tibetan areas, we meet lots of people. We cannot forget their smiles of welcome nor their eyes filled with the hopelessness of life without Jesus. Of all the special people we have met, though, Lao Po Po, or Old Grandmother, is one of the most dear to our hearts.

Since our first meeting, she has welcomed us on two return visits. As soon as she sees us, she runs out the door with open arms, waiting to see us and give us a hug. She smiles bashfully as she looks at the pictures we have brought of her and her family members, and then apologizes profusely about the trouble we have taken to come all the way out to her village just to deliver some pictures and sit with her. On our most recent visit, she told us that we visit her more than most of her relatives!

While we are always so encouraged by Lao Po Po's welcome, our hearts are burdened when we leave. As we think of this 85-year old grandmother, we cannot help but wonder if she will be there to greet us on our next visit. It breaks our heart to know that Lao Po Po has spent her 85 years with no knowledge of the Gospel or the grace and mercy of God. When we shared with her on our last visit, it was the first time she had ever heard of Jesus Christ.

The face of Lao Po Po and others remind us of the urgency of the task that is set before us. They also remind us of the deep need for intercession on behalf of these lost ones. Will you join us in prayer for Lao Po Po and the thousands of other Qiangic-speaking Tibetans who still live in darkness? May we not keep silent and take no rest until the salvation of these people comes forth as a torch that is burning.

- Anonymous

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