Lawa, Eastern / Northern of Thailand
Despite their
present small numbers, written records show that the long history of the
Lawa dates back at least as far as the Tai kingdom of Kengtung at the
end of the 13th century. Documents from the time record how King Mengrai
sent troops to expel the Lawa, a tribal group that was formerly very
influential in the area. Many Lawa people were exiled to live on
mountains outside the city, while others became servants of the royal
families at the court of Chiang Mai. Like many tribal peoples in
Southeast Asia, the Eastern Lawa profess to be Buddhists, but a deeper
examination reveals their dependence on animistic practices and spirit
appeasement. Both foreign and tribal missionaries have visited the
Eastern Lawa with the Gospel, but they generally receive a lukewarm
reception.
Ministry Obstacles
Change is frowned upon, especially religious change, which many Eastern Lawa fear will bring disgrace on their ancestors and invite retribution on their communities from a host of evil spirits.
Outreach Ideas
Persistent prayer is needed to create hunger for the Gospel of Christ, instead of "lukewarm reception".
Pray for the followers of Christ
There are some Christian believers among the Eastern Lawa. Pray the Lord's Spirit will give them growing hunger to know and follow Jesus Christ, that they will live holy lives, and be united around the truth of scripture.
Pray for the entire people group
Pray this people group will be drawn to the light of the Gospel of Christ, and will be delivered from spiritual bondage.
Scripture Focus
"Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised." 1 Chronicles 16:24-25 |
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Minggu, 28 Desember 2014
Lawa, Eastern / Northern of Thailand
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