Fear

Almost everyone, male or female; old or young of the Latur village was frightened, hearing the repeated booming gun shots, as if the bullets were flying just above their heads – signifying the beginning of anti-Christ era. Few village folks seemed busy on their parts recording the horrific scene of the village (just to figure out the villagers’ fright as a mocking figure) – the village once known for integrity and peace-loving peoples. Before this fateful day, no man or woman of this village seen so committed as a prayer warrior. The time and the situation had changed, where the elders were quite frenetic in search of their personal Holy Bible, which they use only on a Sunday morning service. Few even forgot the place where the Bible was placed after the previous Sunday morning service. I rubbed eyes and even pinched myself to elucidate; what I see now are not dreams. My own people were so much prayerful – bursting out their hidden sins, grievances; pleading for forgiveness for their wrong-doings in the past. Some even confessed responsibly that they’ve ceased sparing times for short fellowship together with families – all only because of the worldly pleasures and anxiousness. Slowly and steadily, the armed personnel from both the directions retreated back, like cat’s move, bringing the feelings of satisfaction and igniting the light of hopefulness. Subsequently, after the disgusting scenario, I wished to go to the Church – at least for thanksgiving. Dazed and astonished, I stood at the main door for almost 10-12 minutes, unable to neither speak nor make slight movement. Why? The local Church was completely full and packed, not a single seat available. Never knew earlier that the village comprised of so many believers in numbers. A sense of contentment ran through the nerves to every parts of the body and secondly felt honoured to be a member of this Christian village, where Christ is the sole Commander and we, His soldiers. I wished if the similar firings continue at least once or twice a year, with fright making everyone prepared and closer to Christ. Blessed rewards are never achieved without hurdles and thorns. First seek His kingdom and later everything will be definitely added unto you.
“In every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him.” [Acts 10:35]

[by Dipen Lama, Administrator, Baptist High School, Jalukie (Nagaland)]