A Bountiful Harvest Prepared by the Lord —Sharing My Experience of Business Missions in Xishuangbanna Dear brothers and sisters, peace be with you: "Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers to reap his harvest.'" (Matthew 9:37-38) The Lord's words often remind us that His will is for all nations to hear the gospel, and where there is need, He has already prepared a field for harvest. In early January of this year, we had the privilege of following a Taiwanese brother who has been doing business in mainland China for over twenty years to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, to personally experience how "business missions" can become a testimony and blessing of the gospel in this beautiful land. I. Not Just Business, But Building Life This fellow worker has spent many years helping local residents learn skills and run small businesses throughout China, especially in ethnic minority areas, enabling many families to achieve economic independence and stable livelihoods. He often said, "First, let people see sincerity and build trust, then they can hear the gospel." In Xishuangbanna, we witnessed firsthand that as people's lives improved, their hearts became softer and more open; when they felt the Lord's love expressed through practical actions, the seeds of the gospel quietly fell into fertile soil. II. A Land Where Beauty and Need Coexist Xishuangbanna's natural scenery is breathtaking, and its unique cuisine allows us to appreciate the Creator's abundance. However, what touches us even more is the spiritual landscape of this land: here, the peacock is seen as a symbol, and various religious and cultural traditions intertwine. We saw many people sincerely worshipping, yet they had not yet come to know the true God who created the peacock and gave them the breath of life. A local co-worker shared, "We not only lack preachers, but also brothers and sisters willing to take root long-term and accompany our growth." Many ethnic minority believers yearn for a deeper understanding of the truth and need more practical life teachings and skills training. III. Our Insights and Call This journey is not just an experience, but also a reminder: 1. Business missions are an effective bridge—through legitimate business practices and professional teaching, we can integrate into the community, build trust, and allow the gospel to flow naturally in daily life. 2. The needs of ethnic minorities are urgent—they need not only material assistance, but also to be built up in the truth, become disciples, and then bless their communities. 3. Cross-cultural missions require long-term commitment—short-term experiences can broaden horizons, but truly bearing fruit requires someone willing to stay and invest time. IV. An Invitation to Reflect and Respond You might ask, "What can I do?" * Pray for this place: Ask the Lord to raise up workers, equip local believers, and open the doors of the gospel. * Consider participation: If you have professional skills, business experience, or simply a willingness to learn and accompany, consider whether you can commit in the short or long term. "How beautiful are the feet of the one who brings good news, proclaims peace, announces good tidings and preaches salvation, and says to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" (Isaiah 52:7) In the mountains and rivers of Xishuangbanna, the sound of beautiful footsteps awaits—not the hurried passing of tourists, but disciples carrying the gospel, skills, and love, entering communities, entering families, and entering hearts in need of hope. May the Lord move us not only to appreciate the beauty of the peacock, but also to see countless souls radiate heavenly light through knowing Christ.