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Day 14-Kingdom Spread: Welcoming Pashtuns
ROMANS 10:14″But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?”
TRIBAL WATCH The Safi tribe is part of the Gargasht branch or confederation. Whilst they originate from Kohi Safed district of Parwan Province in Afghanistan, they are now the biggest tribal goup in Kunar Province, with apopulation of around 2.5 million people. Safis are also found in neighbouring Mohmand Agency in Pakistan, with smaller populations also found in Sibi District & Zhob District of Baluchistan. Pray for many Safi to hear the good news and come the faith and lead many to faith.
More Reading:
Gretchen had all the names of the new Pashtun family pulled up on her phone. All the way to their house her mind and heart debated with themselves:“What if they don’t open the door? Everyone in the apartment complex will be watching me through the windows. What if my words or dress – even glances – are culturally offensive? Will their teacups be clean? I’ll leave my purse in the car, so I won’t take home roaches. What if no one speaks a word of English? I’ll get Joan in Chicago on speaker phone. She knows the Pashtun language. She’s warm. I can count on her voice to reassure them…”
Gretchen turned her doubts into prayers: “Spirit of Jesus, you are in me! When I walk in, you walk in! Perhaps they will feel your peace. Help me relax and feel your peace.” She rehearsed Jesus’ words in her mind: I will never leave you or forsake you. How will they hear unless someone is sent? My sheep hear my voice. You are the light of the world. “What do I have to lose?” she thought, and breathed one more prayer, “May the TV not be blaring, so I could show a clip from Magdelena [a version of the Jesus Film] on my phone.” Gretchen was at the new immigrant family’s door by now, and she could hear kids giggling and someone scurrying.
Knock, knock . . .
Two hours later:“Kate, you have a minute? I just met the sweetest family – six kids! They just arrived this week from Afghanistan. The father was able to translate for the wife and me to chat. I think our team can help them get settled. I got to tell the family our church has been praying for Afghanistan for 15 years, and we love immigrants! They need furniture, help getting set up with Social Services, and someone to take them to see the kids’ new schools.”
Wherever Pashtuns travel to seek jobs and safety, may they be welcomed by Christians!
By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another. John 13:35
Are there Pashtuns in your city? Is anyone reaching out to them with the love of Christ?
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