Stand guard. Stand fast. Stand strong.

This is something that Prodigal Jon posted, and some think it’s worth spreading. With all the violence and unrest destroying the country of Kenya, we are seeing Christians and those who are trying to make a positive difference in, and defend the lives of those who cannot defend themselves, being intentionally attacked with the goal of annihilation.

An orphanage in Kenya on an island in Lake Victoria is home to more than 300 kids, many of which were orphaned by the HIV epidemic, is without a doubt one of the most visceral representations of what it means to share God’s love.

And it might be burned down.

With violence destroying a country, the orphanage is in danger. There have been threats. Guards have been posted. The food supply delivered to the island is dwindling.

The following is the email the director of the orphanage filed from Kenya (1/30/2008):

Thanks to you and to all our fellow-servants who are in USA for lifting us and our bleeding country to the Lord. After receiving perhaps the most direct and serious threats from the mainlands, to the effect that we the only operating school in our region, I decided to call off my trip to Nairobi by the MAF plane which was coming to pick me. I called all staff and told them about the threats of those who were demanding that we close down or be burnt. I then gave each one room to say what in their view we needed to do and only two people were in favor of closure, with everyone else feeling strongly that we cannot release the children to all the dangers awaiting them outside of the orphanage. We will stay with the children.

Deep inside I am reminded once more that this place is the true home many of these precious jewels of the Lord have. I asked myself, ‘Should I send them out there in the wild, or should I continue God’s work even when it is risky?’ I chose the latter and all I ask for is not sympathy but prayer that God would put his arms around these tender lives. This evening our plea to be allowed to continue serving the orphans for the sake of Christ was aired on the radio. Mention was made of us by name that we should be spared the ordeals going on throughout our country by now.

Tonight the men will be working as guards of children, women and property as a response to the night attacks. We have no weapons but wholly rely on the Lord and the guarding angels of light. May the Lord bless and keep you.

I assume that PJ will continue updates on this situation … stay with Prodigal Jon for developments.

Thanks.