An Eternal Raksha-Bandhan, one glance at one part of my relationship.

Today, Indians, brothers and sisters throughout the world celebrate Raksha-Bundhan, literally translated as (Protection Knot), a relationship between a brother and a sister. They are glad for every brother who is there to protect a sister in any way. Usually a sister will tie a small threaded bracelet on a wrist of a kind, caring brother, pray for his protection, put a piece of sweet in his mouth, and in turn a brother will bless her with a blessing and give whatever gift he can afford. Happy Raksha-bandhan to all brothers and sisters with a gentle reminder that we all need protection, even strong brothers, from evil one; so even when and where no one is there to protect us, there is One Brother who is always there to protect any one and He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters (Hebrews 2:11) God took on human flesh, fought the devil, and took the blow for us all at the cross shielding us from the just wrath and offering us eternal protection from death and freedom from sin as He rose from the dead and victoriously walked out of the grave; He offers His eternal protection. Yeshua Messiah, my Brother, and Lord God, my Refuge, an ever Present help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) 

I was able to see later in life that even as a young girl growing in India, when my brother used to bully and fight with me, I would cry and then I remember a still small voice trying to get my attention. Then one day, I read in a Baalwaadi (Children's magazine in Gujarati) a story of a little girl who had no brother. She was crying and then she read in the Bible, Jesus saying, "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." - Matthew 12:50 I didnot fully comprehend that but I liked it and thanked Jesus that I had a good brother in Him. Later in my teenage, I am glad He invited me to tie a protection knot to Him 39 years ago. Even then I did not understand fully what was going on but as I started reading Bible, praying, learning and growing in the knowledge and grace of Him and of life, I slowly started to realize the eternal bond and His gracious invitation. I enjoy His protection. You can call on Him anywhere anytime in any situation. Tied in eternal Raksha-Bundhan of Yeshua, my Brother. 

Kalpana Christian-Sharma (Mrs.)

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