Many of our people worship the Ganga, calling her mother. In Kanpur, our people sprinkle flowers near temples on the soil, as the Ganga moves along manufacturing plants and tanneries pumping sludge and toxic liquid with lead, cadmium and chromium compounds into the water. Lethal chemicals sink into the Ganga, turning it black and killing all life within. At Varanasi, thousands bring their relatives every week, burning them on the banks and dumping their bodies. Corpses bloat with putrefaction, hosting colonies of bacteria. The contaminated water, which is used in ceremonies to purify their houses and to drink on occasions, often contains cholera, dysentery, viral hepatitis and gastroenteritis.

Indian tradition and beliefs may make our people depend on the Ganga, spirits or many gods and goddesses for our beloved ones. Yet, the Word of God is the final authority on our life. We have an incomparable hope in Jesus Christ. Yes, there is a heaven. All who believe in Jesus Christ have the hope and promise of eternal life in heaven.

Jesus said,
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my father’s house there are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:1-3

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, and He restores my soul. He guides me in oaths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. Psalm 23

Do You Believe?