In Thailand there is an amulet called a Ju –tu- kam Ra-ma-thep that is extremely popular. It is the talk of the country. The Jutukam sells from $1 up to hundreds of dollars each. The Jutukam is worn around the neck similar to a pendent. This amulet comes in various sizes along with big promises to bring wealth to the wearer as well as protection from stray bullets, disease and harm if in an accident. In the southern Thai city of Nakorn-Sri-Thammarat, an incantation is recited over the Jutukam by a Buddhist monk to give it power (supposedly). The city has become very prosperous since first selling the amulet last year. Hotel rooms are booked solid. Thousands have been sold. The odd part is that the clay image (sometimes painted with gold or silver) encased in glass and plastic is Hindu! The popularity of the Jutukam is another reminder of why we returned to Thailand. As Paul says in Acts: “… we bring you good news that you should to turn away from useless things and trust in the living God.”
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