Jesus lifted Babu's head
November 14, 2005
The unexpected care shown by a man of God jolted Babu's life.
Babu was an outcast, an "Untouchable." He would face serious consequences if he didn't keep away from anyone of a social status other than his own: Babu was a Dalit.
Working as a laborer in a city in north India, Babu was used to being looked down on by those belonging to higher castes. He had to draw water from a different well and go to a different temple. He knew that others would consider themselves defiled if he even touched them.
When he met Pastor Shoji, Babu was surprised that he did not sense disgust and hesitation coming towards him. Pastor Shoji readily and lovingly shared the Gospel.
Babu was touched and intrigued by the love and concern the pastor showed him. It was so far from normal for someone to willingly talk with him. Didn't the pastor see he was a Dalit? Worthless, untouchable?
Gradually, as Babu listened, he understood that Pastor Shoji's God saw him differently, and it was the love of Christ that overflowed from Pastor Shoji. Babu's heart was filled with joy at the thought that Jesus valued him, and he gave his life to Christ.
Within days, Babu's whole family became Christians as well. Their lives were so abundantly filled with His joy and love that Babu decided to bring the Good News to his own village of Untouchables like himself. In the next two years, 40 of those people found salvation.
As Pastor Shoji, Babu and others like them continue showing the love of Jesus to these oppressed people, God heals broken hearts. That they are valued by the Lord is something they can never forget.
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