Daily Topic for August 19, 2012
Like all other people groups, the Handi Jogi people have a place and a purpose in God’s eyes. He has given them a place and a task, which will ultimately glorify Him. It is easy for people in the world to lose sight of the fact that God does not create “human garbage.” Time and again, Christ reached out to tax collectors, prostitutes, and Samaritans, people viewed as “human garbage” by the people of His time.
Pray that the Handi Jogi people will soon find their worth in Christ, and embrace the One who gives them worth.
“Get out! We do not want you or your pigs in this village!” Jegan stuttered, “This has been my family’s home for generations. I do not intend to leave….” “Leave NOW! And take your ugly-faced pigs and their diseases with you! By this time, a crowd was gathering, some with sticks and rocks. Standing behind the belligerent old man, they glared at Jegan. The Jogi pig herder began to collect his pigs before departing the place of his birth. He sighed and took one look back as the mob dispersed.
Already living in abject poverty, the Handi Jogi pig herders face more than just financial hardship. Other people groups who view them as human garbage discriminate against them. Their occupation-pig rearing-is considered not only shameful, but a source of disease. Their status is about as low as it gets in a Hindu society.
The government of Sri Lanka does not even recognize the existence of the Handi Jogi. Imagine how worthless the members of this unreached people group must feel!
The Bible says that God views the Handi Jogi quite differently. It says He created all mankind and gave them their uniqueness. God has a purpose for this people group in His kingdom.
Pray for the Handi Jogi to hear how valuable they are to the Creator of all things. Pray for them to learn that God sent His only Son so they could have eternal life and with a purpose.-CL
(For more information, see: http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/mar192005/d7.asp
Learn more at joshuaproject.nethttp://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2001-10-15/bangalore/27218500_1_pig-community-municipality
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