Thinking that we were locals, the mob began to shout at us in Bengali. Our driver tried to explain that we are not locals and we are Christian NGO when suddenly one of the man began smashing our windscreen with a steel pipe and ordered us to turn back. (West Bengal is having a 48 hours strike and no cars are allowed on the road. 200 man died on that day in a violent protest against the government)
We turned back and stopped not far from the blockade. The air was rather tense but the peace of God was within us. Everybody was calm but upset. We got together and we prayed. I text to a friend of mine back in Msia for SOS prayer. Then one of the villagers suggested that we should got to the army camp and seek for help.
Thank God the army camp was nearby and by God's divine appointment, a Chrstian army captain who was supposed to be on leave came back for duty and he willingly promised us a security escort to the nearest hotel once his commander gives the green light.
Cut the story short, the mob is still as rowdy at us even when the truck stopped near the army barrack to unload some stuff. But I'm safe and secure because I got three soldier with machine guns on the truck. Anything funny these fellas would rain some bullets at those drunk mob.
The whole experience left a bitter taste in my mouth but I could see that God's protection was indeed is upon us. On a lighter note,not everybody get to sit in an escorted army truck to the hotel in India! To those guys in green, our deepest gratitude to you for your kindness and fast response.
3 comments:
Dude. You're scaring me. Am I going to read about you on CNN.com? please don't be a statistic. You be careful and rely on your wit and your instincts. Sometimes even God tests us to use our intelligence to prevent ourselves from getting into serious situations.
The Lord God will surely protect those that are his flock. What can men do onto you?
whenever u move according to God's calling, God will definitely be at your side
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