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I wanted to take a moment to tell you about Jireh. It’s a children’s home that is just a short walk from where we’re staying this month. Morong and his wife, Sendme, started this home with five children out of a desire to empower them and their families by giving these children opportunities that they didn’t have to go further in their education. They now have 12 children in their home that they support here in Bangalore. After spending the afternoon at their home with all the kids earlier last week, I walked away feeling like I had just seen Jesus.
 

There’s just something about Morong, Sendme, and the home that they’ve created that has that sweet aroma about it – you just want to keep going back. The kids they’re raising are some of the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful kids you could meet. There’s even a tangible difference in the lives of their neighbors because of their presence. The grandmother next door no longer forces her granddaughter to beg from the neighbors – Morong and Sendme share whatever food they have with them. On Sunday afternoons, kids from the neighborhood are invited over to hear Bible stories, sing songs and play games together in the hopes of reaching them and their families with the Gospel. Through their simple trust and obedience, God has used them to bring about His kingdom right here on this earth.


The Little Children and Jesus

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10: 13-16)

It’s been such a blessing to get to know these amazing people and to witness the way they are bringing children to Jesus. It’s made me think more about how I might do the same as I get all these opportunities to spend time with kids. How might I bring them to Jesus and not hinder them?

 

Sidenote about Jireh: Jehovah Jireh – God, our provider.

A while ago, Jireh lost their sole regular supporter when he passed away. However, the lack of regular financial support has not stopped Morong and Sendme from continuing on in what God has called them to do. They continue to trust in Jehovah Jireh to provide for their every need, still displaying incredible generosity and hospitality in the midst of their financial uncertainty. Please pray that God will strengthen them and provide them with financial partners as they carry out His work. Do let me know if you’re interested in getting in touch with them and supporting their ministry. I’d be happy to forward their email address to you.
 

 (Morong and Sendme standing behind our team with the HUGE feast that they prepared for us on the table.)