Just finished an amazing book, Peace Child by Don Richardson. It was first published in the early 70's and has been in reprint ever since. It is the true story of a people group in Papua New Guinea, the Sawi, who valued treachery and murder far back in their ancestral line, and the missionaries that were attempting to love them and reach them with the gospel.
The Sawi are a people who admire, and place in high honor, those who have "fattened with friendship" before the murder the unsuspecting "friend." For instance, Don couldn't imagine that when he told the story of Judas betraying Jesus, Judas was seen as the hero! All seemed lost when the missionaries witnessed something unbelievable. Two tribes desiring peace from constant violence break outs each gave a "peace child" to the other as a sign of genuine peace between tribes. Don used that practice as an "in" to show them that a perfect "Peace Child" had been given for them already, and that is Jesus. It is an incredible look at how God prepares ALL to hear his message of salvation. The Earth, and everything in it belong to Him.
I hate that there are people groups who have still not heard the message. I read about the 10/40 window that is so difficult to get to with His word. I have a fire in my heart to do something about that.
What more can I do? That is my prayer.
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