I have been invited to be a part of the guest party to hoist the indian national flag at shalom christian school. It is 15th august and people take this day really serious. They are in their best clothes and the pivot of celebrations is the schools. The beautiful flag of india is raised in all schools and most important locations. It a bright occasion. You should see the decked up students and campus. It is really beautiful. I am sitting on the front stage and I am going to be called to speak in 5 mins. I have heard some hard core fiery patriotic speeches already. There are 500 children and 25 of them are christians. To me it is an opportunity to speak on the love of Jesus. I feel gagged as I wonder about the thought I should leave with the children and parents. I then decide to speak from my heart and I drop the written out sheet of paper.
I spoke from 1 cor 10:24. Every man show seek not his own but his neighbors good. I asked the people gathered to transform their community into people caring for each other.
In today's india there is more and more polarization of the society. Cultures and religions are getting more secluded and divided. There is much pain. We need as people of india to care for the people around as. Love is the greatest of them all.
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