Jesus is my Guru

Rob has started riding the bus to the university. He enjoys the people on the bus and seeing India from this point of view. The buses in India can be a little wild. They really can crowd on. I have seen busses with people standing in every possible spot. I have also seen people hanging from the open windows on the outside of the bus. Remember there is no AC, it is 100 degrees outside, and there are 40 too many people crowded on a bus... nice. Rob enjoys the experience though and he tries to find the least crowded buss. This also gives him a chance to get a little exercise while he walks from the buss stand. Anyway, today he sat by a man who said he is a Brahmin (highest caste) who follows Jesus. He said he does not go to church but that Jesus was his guru (teacher). He says that churches only preach prosperity gospel and that they are corrupt so he prays to Jesus but does not participate in religious organization. This makes me sad that the churches tend to be so corrupt but it also gives me a reason to continue to share the true Jesus with all I meet. I feel that even many of the Christians in India lack an understanding of the incredible love and grace that is found in Jesus. We heard today that 300,000 people reportedly converted back to Hinduism from Christianity in the southern part of the state. They said that Christianity did little too help them out of their poverty. By converting back to Hinduism they are rewarded by the government with tax breaks and things. All of this helps me realize that as we do missions it is important that we not solely emphasize the blessings of being Christian. We should not lure people to Christianity with money or promises of a better life. However, we do need to share who Christ is. We need to share that He suffered for us and that He is the giver of true life. We need to share that as a Christian we are not promised wealth, health, or status but we are promised true life. I believe revival will only come when we authentically live the life Christ called us to. Like I said, not a life of health and wealth but a life of true devotion and thanksgiving. I have included a picture of a roadside Hindu shrine which are scattered all over town. This one is out side the store we shop at.