In the December 2010 first draft of the "30-Days" prayer booklet an article concerning prayer for the Egyptian elections under Mubarak was included (elections scheduled September 2011). Then came the Tunisian Revolution which was quickly followed by the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.
In early March 2011 we are preparing several versions of the "30-Days" material for printing.
The Libyan revolt against Muammar Qaddafi is underway but the Dictator is still very dangerous and determined. Massive demonstrations are still taking place in many countries. The Muslim world is in great turmoil. The anointed King on Zion’s hill reigns (see Psalm 2). Who knows how He may guide the future?
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Heart Desires
The desire for freedom which the Tunisians, the Egyptians, the Libyans, the Yemenis and others have expressed in recent months is deeply embedded in the human heart. In an ultimate sense this desire can only be met by the Messiah. He is appointed to reign over the peoples of the earth with justice and righteousness (see Psalm 72 and Daniel 7:13-14). He will sit as judge and eventually correct all wrongs (Acts 17:31). The beauty of his righteous reign in the new heavens and on the new earth will be unequalled (2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:1-4).
Prayer Starters:
- Worship the Messiah who is delivers us from the guilt and power of sin. One day he will free us even from the presence of sin. The Messiah delivers us from the power of death, we shall rise again with bodies which will never die. The Messiah is opposed to all corruption, oppression and injustice. He has overcome the evil one and the attitudes, values and ways of this world.
- Pray for the Middle East and North Africa concerning current events.
- Muslims acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah without realising what that means or that he gives true freedom through his death and resurrection. Pray for many to meet the Messiah.
- Pray for the protection, encouragement and empowering of believers in this time of crisis.
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i read this article. i think its very good andvery timly. the Muslims want freedom, as is evident by revolutions, revolts, and anti-government demonstrations across the Middle East-North Africa area recently. pray for the believers in these lands-for their continued growth in numbers, hysical protection, etc. Pray also for many Muslims to come ot Christ as ersoanl Saviour at this uncertian time.
Lord, I have heard of Your fame; I stand in awe... great & marvelous are Your deeds, Lord God Almighty, King of the ages.