A Jesus Well

Hooray!  It’s been decided.  The $1000 raised from the clothing fast will go to dig a Jesus Well for “untouchable” Dalits in Asia. Here’s more information on such wells:

Most of us take for granted the water which flows freely from our taps. But for many villages in South Asia, this basic life necessity is often in short supply. Village wells may dry up—especially during drought season—and it is not unusual for families to walk several miles just to find water for their household needs.

If you are a Dalit, one of Asia’s “Untouchables,” you will likely be barred from drawing water from the village well at all because of your inferior social status. And Christians suffer too, as persecution commonly comes in the form of banning them from the local water source.

But God is providing Jesus Wells for such communities. Bearing a plaque with the inscription of Jesus’ words in John 4:13-14 about offering eternally satisfying water, each well is a tangible expression of Jesus’ love. The well not only provides families with life-nourishing physical refreshment, but also points them to the true source of Living Water.

Imagine the joy of Christians in Asia—as well as “Untouchable” Dalits—when a Jesus Well is dug in their village! Not only are the believers encouraged in their faith, but by God’s gracious provision, hundreds of communities have been transformed—for now and eternity—through the Jesus Wells outreach.

So little, just $1000 buys such a Jesus Well. How awesome is that?!  Let’s pray that the Source of Living Water would be real to those who thirst, that God would meet those who don’t know Him, both in Asia and here in our communities.  Feel free to browse the Gospel for Asia website for more fun ways to give in the name of Jesus.