Because God loves these people
and has given us promises that He will move in this area (Isaiah 42, 60:7-8). Also,
because it is a place where there are tribes who have never heard and we need to tell
them in order to 'hasten the Day' that Jesus can come back (2 Peter 3:12 and Matt. 24:14).
A new spirit of unity is growing in the region, laying the foundation for even greater
partnership. An Arab national Christian has said, "We have thought less than even one
half of what God is about to do here."
It is time for God's people around the world to get involved. National Christian
initiatives are growing. The ground has been prepared through careful study. Cooperation
and partnership are increasing. Intensive global prayer is increasingly focusing on the
Arab world. A respected international working in the area has said that he expects a
spiritual harvest in the Arab world in the near future "because of growing awareness
and prayers of the saints around the world."
| Oman
The Sultanate of Oman is a mountainous land on the southeast coast of the Arabian Penninsula. It controls the Hormuz Straits, entrance to the Arabian Gulf. The wise distribution of Oman's wealth has improved the standard of living. Oman was a feudal monarchy until 1970, when it became an absolute monarchy. No political parties are permitted, but there is considerable personal freedom and political stability. Islam is the state religion, and the entire Muslim majority remains largely unreached with the Gospel. Oil wealth, rising education levels, and opening to the outside world have broadened the minds of Omanis, possibly making them more receptive to spiritual change. |
Expectations of nationals and expatriates is growing. On long-term Chrisian worker in the area summarized it this way: "We are in the generation in which the Arab world will see a dramatic spiritual breakthrough." An Arab historian/theologian told me: "I believe an outpouring of God's Spirit is coming soon to the church in the Arab world. I have been a student of church history for many years. Every other region has experienced revival except ours! Now it's our turn."
So be it, Lord!
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