Ask the Lord to lead disciple-makers to households who open their homes and their larger communities to the gospel.
VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Devotional for Sunday/Monday or Companion Podcast available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, and Google.
UNREACHED PEOPLE FOCUS: Sunday - Algerian, Arabic-speaking in Egypt Monday - Arab, Moroccan
PRAYER FOR JEWS, ISRAEL, & ONE NEW MAN:
Glorify God with One Mind and Voice: Holy Spirit, empower Jew and Gentile alike to be of the same attitude and mind toward one another together glorifying You. Romans 15:5-6
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): CAIRO, Egypt - Pray for boldness and courage over the underground house churches as they send teams to the 31 languages spoken in this city, especially to the Egyptian Arabs, Saidi Arabs, and the Libyan Arabs.
MOVEMENTS AMID CRISIS PRAYERS:
Power of God Revealed: Precious Jesus, reveal Your life in our sisters and brothers as they walk through every challenge, so that it is clear this power is from You and for Your glory. 2 Corinthians 4:7-11
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM: God Almighty, We join together in intercession on behalf of Samuel and the student ministry he recently helped to launch on the university campuses across the country of Iran. Give him patience in prayer and fervency to wait on You to move in his midst. Help Samuel lead others to You today!
According to Luke 24:45, “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” We ask for this word to be fulfilled at this moment in Samuel’s life. Open his mind to understand the depths of Your love and the richness of Your forgiveness. Put words in his mouth so that others will long for the refreshment that only comes from You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: A Door Opened – Luke 10:5-7
Podcast: Week 18 Day 2
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): CAIRO, Egypt - Pray for unity among the church, and boldness for Christians from traditional and Orthodox backgrounds in sharing the Good News.
Unreached People Group: Bedouin, Eastern Bedawi in Egypt
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM: Mighty King, We come to You on behalf of Sulamein. Grant him the courage and boldness needed as he carries the messages of leaders back and forth through dangerous terrain. Close the eyes of those opposed to the Gospel so that the words of life can be delivered through Sulamein’s trustworthy hands to those who await encouragement and instruction.
As Your Word declares in 1 Corinthians 2:10, “These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.” Thank You for the revelation of Your Spirit. Help Sulamein to remember the coded messages he memorizes and keep him safe as he travels by camel, bus, train, and boat. From one messenger to another, may You receive all the glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Open Households – Isaiah 22:22
Podcast: Week 18 Day 3
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): BASRA, Iraq - Pray for a mighty movement of prayer to be birthed in Basra that multiplies throughout the country.
Unreached People Group: Romani, Halebi in Egypt
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM: Loving God, We thank You for Prisca and intercede today on her behalf. You have given her a treasured responsibility of hosting the house church leaders for a special prayer summit. Grant her the provision she needs to prepare well and bring a team around her so that all the logistics and safety precautions create an environment of peace and rest.
As it is written in Revelation 1:1, “The revelation… to show his servants what must soon take place.” You have asked Prisca to prepare a place for Your revelation to come, and this gift and responsibility of hospitality is a high calling. Minister strength and grace as she extends Your blessings to others.In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Wide Door Many Enemies – 1 Cor. 16:9
Podcast: Week 18 Day 4
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): BASRA, Iraq - Pray for the New Testament translation in Mandaic.
Unreached People Group: Afro-Iraqi
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM: Great Author and Finisher, We come to You on behalf of Judah, a leader of worship and intercession in homes of prayer throughout Iran. Guide him as he prepares to share this week Your wisdom and revelation. Impart through him Your words of mercy and direction, comfort, and hope for the days ahead. Minister through song, through poems, and through the recitation of Your word.
Philippians 1:6 declares: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…” and we know that You are building Your glorious house in Iran. As Judah meets with key leaders who will carry his message to the provinces, cities, towns, and villages, come upon them with Your glory and give revelation, mercy, and grace for this hour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Ask, Seek, Knock– Matt. 7:7
Podcast: Week 18 Day 5
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): BASRA, Iraq - Pray for a resurrection of God's divine purpose for this city.
Unreached People Group: Friday - Mandaean in Iraq Saturday - Gulf-spoken Arab
