Deep in the Jungles of Orissa

Deep in the Jungles of Orissa There is a place where the river runs deep and muddy brown; its banks are lined with dense, lush vegetation. Nestled among the trees, beneath the shade of the thick jungle canopy, is a remote village called Urladani. This is just one of the many forgotten villages along the winding river of no bridges, in the notorious state of Orissa, in eastern India.  The villagers must cross the river in handmade boats for supplies. During the flood season, the swollen river adds another treacherous danger to an already unstable world. The state of Orissa is well-known in India. Over the last ten years, extremists have brutally killed hundreds of Christians. Though the situation has been well documented, the Indian government has done little to help. Into this impoverished, remote corner of Orissa, a team of Open Doors workers pushed forward to reach isolated believers. Braving pesky insects, endless travel problems, political pressure and perilous river crossings, these workers embarked on a mission to deliver as many children’s picture Bibles as they could carry. Undeterred by the obstacles, they traveled from village to village to fulfill the dream of reaching the children with God’s Word. Rita Naik expressed her joy on receiving the Bible. “I come from a poor family and could never afford the Bible. I thank God for such a nice gift. I pray that Open Doors would be able to bring more for other children, so they too can be blessed.” Rajesh Nayak says, “I have never seen this kind of a Bible in my life. I am very happy to receive this picture Bible. I will read it daily, know more about God, and develop my spiritual life.” One With Them Even if we can’t travel ourselves, we can all be One With these workers for the Persecuted Church through prayer and financial support. Tomorrow we will hear about their success and the reaction of the children receiving the Bibles. One With Them CHALLENGE Commit to helping children, like those in Orissa, by becoming a World Bible Sponsor. Click here to learn how you can bring Bibles to the most dangerous places on earth.   4/22/2013

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18)