The Karana-Gujarati tend to be involved in trade, or in operating small businesses, and so usually make a decent living. They maintain many aspects of their home culture and live together in large communities which can be closed to entry by foreigners/other cultures. And they thrive. What more could they need? Oh, that they would feel their need for Jesus! That the emptiness they feel–despite their success, their culture and traditions, their family ties, their financial comfort—would drive them into the arms of the Saviour. Pray that the Malagasy “market missionaries” would have the compassion and boldness they need to bring up spiritual conversations that lead to the Good News as they trade with the Karana people.
