Lost in the Australian Bush – The Duff Children's Incredible Survival

In August 1864, three young children, Isaac, Jane, and Frank Duff, aged between four and nine, became lost in the bushland of Victoria’s Wimmera District. Their father, John Duff, launched a desperate search that stretched over nine days and eight nights. Just before sunset on the ninth day, the children were found alive, though in a fragile state. Their survival was seen as nothing short of miraculous and captured the attention and imagination of the entire community. This week, we revisit the remarkable story of these resilient children and their incredible endurance in the harsh and unforgiving Australian bush. ✨🙏✨ Special Prayer Request ✨🙏✨ We invite our community to join us in prayers for the families who have lost children, including the families of William Tyrrell and Gus Lamont. These families continue to carry the profound pain and uncertainty of their loss. We hold in our hearts all families navigating the heartbreak of missing loved ones, and we ask that you remember them in your prayers—praying for comfort, strength, and ultimately for answers and closure. If you have information regarding any missing child, please contact your local authorities or visit the Australian Missing Persons Register at missingpersons.org.au We are grateful for your compassion and prayers during this meaningful time of remembrance. #survival #australianbush #australia #lostinthebush 📚 The free booklet to this episode "Psalm 23 - The Shepherds Psalm": 📚 https://tij.tv/offers/psalm-23-the-sh... 💿 Similar Topics: 💿 Sydney Convicts    • Sydney Convicts: Stories of courage, resil...   The Faith of the Prime Ministers    • The Faith of the Prime Ministers   The Australian Powerbroker - Alfred Deakin    • Alfred Deakin: Founding Father of the Aust...   The Man who named Australia: Matthew Flinders    • The Man Who Named Australia  - Matthew Fli...   Australia's Deadliest Flood - Gundagai 1852    • Australia's Deadliest Flood – Gundagai 1852   Mr Eternity – Arthur Stace    • The Arthur Stace Story: Finding Meaning in...   The Man who reached for the Sky: Bert Hinkler    • Passion for Flight: The Life and Legacy of...   The Penguin's Shepherd    • Meet the Hero Maremma Dogs who Saved a Col...   The Girl Who Talked to the Stars    • The Story of Dolly Bonson – The Girl Who T...   Albert Namatjira: The Man who Captured the Hearts of Australia   • Albert Namatjira: The Man who Captured the...   Dame Nellie Melba    • Dame Nellie Melba   Henry Lawson    • Henry Lawson's Life and Legacy: Lessons fr...   Bear - The Hero Dog    • Meet Bear: The Heroic Koala Rescue Dog of ...   🇦🇺 About the Ministry 🇦🇺 The Incredible Journey is a donor-funded ministry passionate about communicating our bold vision of sharing the good news of Christ and preparing people for the soon coming of Jesus. We are devoted to giving Biblical answers to life’s questions through television, the Internet, social media, Bible Centre, evangelistic ministry and Christian living and faith-sharing resources. 👨🏼‍🎓 About our Speaker 👨🏼‍🎓 Gary Kent is the speaker for The Incredible Journey media ministry. He holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History & Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He is an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan. As an internationally-acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events and natural health. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus’ imminent return. For Donations to The Incredible Journey: ✅ Tax Deductible Donation: https://tijfund.tij.tv/ ✅ Non-Tax Deductible Donation: https://www.tij.tv/donate/ 📞 Australia & Worldwide: (+61) 481 315 101 📞 New Zealand: (+64) 20 422 2042 📞 USA: (+1) 770 800 0266 🛑 Not subscribed yet?    / @theincrediblejourney   ✅ If you like this video, feel free to click the like button. 👨‍💻 Visit our Web shop: https://www.tijstore.tv/ Social Media 🌏 https://www.tij.tv ➡️   / theincrediblejourneyministry   📳   / tij.tv   🐝   / tijaustralia      / @theincrediblejourney   Chapters 0:00 Intro: The Lost Duff Children 0:02:30 The Children Wander into the Bush 0:06:50 They Realise They're Lost 0:09:26 Night Falls - First Night Alone 0:12:15 The Search Party Begins 0:16:52 Aboriginal Trackers Join the Search 0:19:29 The Children Are Found Alive 0:21:12 A Miraculous Rescue 0:24:17 Jesus - The Good Shepherd 0:26:16 Free Offer: The Shepherd Psalm 0:27:48 Closing Prayer