I first heard about the monkey god (Hanuman) from a Christian who had once followed this god. She had kept shrines in her home for him and fasted regularly. As her devotion grew, she began to hear the monkey god talking to her. When she met new people, he would whisper their deepest secrets to her. The last time she heard the monkey god speak to her was on the day of her baptism. As she began to worship Jesus, the cross overshadowed the monkey god and his voice disappeared.
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On the full moon of April, Hanuman's birthday is celebrated throughout India. Hanuman's devotion to Rama is unmatched. He is considered a model of devotion to god. Hanuman is a symbol of power and selfless service. On Hanuman Jayanti, people flock to temples and apply vermilion on the idol of Hanuman. They offer betel leaves to him and fast.
Today please pray for the millions who worship the monkey god. Ask that the power available to them through service to him would be nothing compared to the power of Jesus over sin. Ask Jesus to release these followers from the bondage that holds them to this god. Ask that like the woman mentioned above, the cross would overshadow the monkey god in their lives.
