“But you shall receive power
when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth.”
~Acts 1:8~
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance,” (James 1:2-3, NASB).
Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, praying with you for those facing persecution.
Workers among Iranian Arabs struggle to impact the local church in the face of intensifying persecution. Ask the Father either to offer new strategies that are effective or to allow current strategies to transcend the hostilities to the Gospel. Pray for leaders to be trained, allowing them to multiply healthy churches inside the country.
Local believers of Coal City, China, have been facing an increase in persecution. Although this has not been widespread, there have been reports of believers being questioned by various authorities, people not being allowed to travel to meetings, and at least one leader being asked to leave the area. It is not unusual for the authorities to confiscate tracts and other printed materials. Our brothers and sisters persevere despite opposition and courageously spread the message of Christ. Pray that the local church will be strengthened and refined by these trials.
The Berber people worshipped in both French and their native Kabyle dialect. Men were singing praises, dancing, and praying to the Father. It was amazing! After about an hour of singing, the Word was brought forth. Then the leader called forward those who wanted prayer. Several walked to the front, and the congregation encircled them with outstretched arms. At the end, one young woman believed–it was a glorious day! Many of these believers can never go home to North Africa due to the threat hanging over their lives. They are willing to give up family and familiarity in order to serve the Lord.
* Please lift up those who are being persecuted for righteousness sake, and ask that those who believe will continue to praise Him.
* Intercede for workers that they not allow hostilities or discouragement to overwhelm their call.
* Give thanks to the Father that believers are being added to the family despite various trials.
KneEmail
At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow. Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
JOHN R.W. Stott, an English theologian, states, “Vision begins with a holy discontent with the way things are…”
It is possible to become so content with our church that we become complacent. We are busy building homes, families, and careers, while trying to live in a chaotic, change-filled world. Sometimes the last thing church members want to see changed is their congregation. They like the stability of church being the same week after week. Unfortunately, that sameness can breed complacency and weak ministry.
Discouragement may set in, even bitterness. And the lighthouse God called into existence only emits a weak light. But with vision, the future begins to grow and become clear and larger than the past and present. Discouragement and complacency are replaced with hope. J. David Schmidt
“For as the body without the spirit is dead,
so faith without works is dead also.”
~James 2.26~
Thanks for praying today. Your prayers mean so much to so many!
Anna Lee
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