Is India a giant for the Nagas ???

Dr. Thamsing Lamkang *

You have heard the story of the boy David and the big strong man Goliath. David was a youngster and Goliath a giant almost 9 feet tall. We know that Goliath was killed by a stone from David's sling; and David also cut off Goliath's head with his (Goliath) own sword.

Let's start from the beginning. It is probable that though their fight is against physical giant, but we can't deny the fact that God was with David. No one could see God's presence, its not visible for others except David who knows for sure that God was with him.

As the matter of fact there are so many 'invisible giants' before us even today. What is the giant that is mocking you at the moment? Who is the 'Goliath' who makes you take a step backward? It could be anything your doubts, fear, evil, bad habits, temptation or any satanic attacks. Whatsoever, the giants that confronts you, remember that it is not only attacking you, but it is also in opposition to the Lord Almighty!

David had already learnt and experienced that his God is more powerful than any giants, because of that he dared to challenge the big giant Goliath. "The Lord will deliver him into my hands" he said. David also knew that God does not need a sword or spear to save him but he would do it with the power of the Holy Spirit. He said, "I come to you in the name of the Lord Almighty" 1 Sam. 17: 45. We all know the ending of the story: there is no giant that can confront God and win. All will end up vanquished in front of who God favors.

What about our Naga (Christian) political issue with the giant India? Are we fighting for God's glory or Nagas glory? As the people and nation's of the Lord Almighty based on "Nagalim for Christ", are we demanding or fighting? Are our Naga leaders trying to make peace with God first, or trying to make peace with India first? Are we fighting in God's way or Nagas' way? Is God on our side…!

Let me brief the story of Moses based on Ex. 3: 1-9. Moses grows up in the king's palace in Egypt. He was very well equipped, trained and experienced. He had confidence in himself that he alone can save the people of Israel. He favors to set them free from slavery in Egypt, but he failed and even troubles his own life. His 40 years of training failed him; his high quality education, his position of power, political clouts, and his passion for justice can't be a help at all. He ended up counting sheep's for another 40 years, barefoot and feeling helpless.

But one day Moses met the Lord in the 'Burning Bush' that changed the whole story of his life. He was filled with a Divine Wisdom, knowing what to do, what to say. He also knows when and where to utilize his abilities to save others for God. Since than, the rest are history but the future life of Moses are the demonstrations of God's power through him. He didn't even trust in his own but trusting his leadership in God and for the Lord Almighty.

Very well then, all this took place three thousand years ago; so what about our Naga leaderships to free the Naga Nation from the giant India? As people of God, do Nagas fear giant India, his might and power? Nagas should never doubt to win in God's perspective. As we know India is one of the largest Democratic countries in the world.

India is also the fastest developing nations in the world today. India is also a big threat to many other giant countries, especially the Communist regimes. India will soon be more powerful and stable economically, and also security well secured. Comparatively India is a huge giant for the Naga nation but not to forget the God of the Nagas is the Lord Almighty.

The Lord can easily deliver Nagas from the hands of giant India & Myanmar, but only when God is on your side. India should prepare to let the Nagas free before the God of the Naga's strike. The Naga leaders shouldn't try to face giant India in their strength, however, as you will not succeed. Pray to the Lord, commit to the Lord, and proclaim the promises of the Lord for the Naga nation by putting the political situation into God's hand and then you will be able to say 'Naga people come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty.' And the outcome of the battle is in the Lord's hand; don't let it frighten you, for God is in your side.

The Communist nations like China and Russia; they are the giants after the United States. However, big they are, it is nothing to be compared with the smaller nations whom God favors. India might be a giant for the Naga's, just like the story of David and Goliath. Naga's can easily overcome giant India but only with the help of God. It may not be possible with the military power, but only if God is in your side!

Many Naga revolutionary leaders may even think to bring the Naga political freedom in their own strength and influence, just like liberator Moses I previously mentioned. They don't seem to care what is needed most to influence India for the Naga political freedom. Many leaders may not realize the needs, to be freed. "We will fight" is their motto, and it carries the people straight to destruction rather than freedom.

"However big a person, event or situation appears, it can never be as great as our God Himself". Do we need the God of David to fight for the Nagas, or the Naga leaders to encounter the God of Moses to liberate Nagas from the giant India?

'God Bless His Own Country Our Nagalim For Christ'

Blessings for HIS people…