Earlier this week I decided that instead of watching mindless TV before going to sleep, I’d sit and read some more of a book that I started back in the summer. It, unsurprisingly, is another travel book; This one documents the journey of the “Kumars at 42” star Sanjeev Bhaskar round 21st century India. This is, perhaps, not the most comfortable read as there are many references to how the British empire essentially just left India at a whim to fend for itself with no real help.
However in the 60 years that India has been in existence it’s carved out a little niche for itself and for the most part things are on the up. But I digress. In amongst the descriptions of opulent living and abject poverty was one of Hinduism. I found this very interesting because I firmly believe that as Christians we should know and understand and be challenged by other faiths.
As I read on some thoughts really struck me. Particularly regarding worship. At certain times of the year they worship using Fireworks. This, somewhat mind blowing, idea challenged me and really got me thinking. How amazing would it be if we, as Christians, did the same thing? Turn the secular November 5 into a time of year when we let a whole load of fireworks of in praise of God. My reasons behind this? Well, just like fireworks He breaks out of the darkness to offer people hope and a life of enchantment.
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