Social services are widespread in India. Some are provided by the government and some through private NGOs. In one area of Bangalore, the government has been building homes for poor people. Within this community is a group of believers. Originally they were included as recipients of this charity, but quickly that changed.
After many discussions with leaders, the believers learned they would only be given homes if they agreed to stop going to church and stop sharing their faith with others. Praise God for this group of believers who values their relationship with Jesus more than a new home. Pray that this will provide opportunities to share with leaders and neighbors alike. Ask God to strengthen their faith and help them not to waiver in this decision.
Pray that Jesus' promises in John 14: 1-3 (NIV) will be constantly in their minds and hearts. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
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| Photo by K. Gopinathan in The Hindu online paper |
After many discussions with leaders, the believers learned they would only be given homes if they agreed to stop going to church and stop sharing their faith with others. Praise God for this group of believers who values their relationship with Jesus more than a new home. Pray that this will provide opportunities to share with leaders and neighbors alike. Ask God to strengthen their faith and help them not to waiver in this decision.
Pray that Jesus' promises in John 14: 1-3 (NIV) will be constantly in their minds and hearts. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
