And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, He has now reconciled in His body of flesh by His death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before Him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister. (Col 1:21-23)

First of all then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

The Apostle Paul urges God’s people to pray for leaders of nations here in 1 Timothy. Therefore, let’s pray for the leaders of Oman. Although Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Busaidi is the monarch and head of state of Oman, the entire government is more in the public eye. Oman is keen to point out its “religious freedom”. Pray that both the Sultan and the government will be committed to ensuring that this applies to the entire country.

Prayer: Almighty God, You are our ultimate leader and guide. We thank You that a king’s heart is in Your hand and You turn it wherever you will (Proverbs 21:1). Please turn the heart of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Busaidi and the Omani government towards You so that they will no longer be alienated and hostile in mind towards the gospel. Lord, we thank You that You desire Sultans and Sheikhs and Kings to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Would You save Sultan Haitham! Would You reconcile him to Yourself so that he would be presented to You as holy and blameless in Christ alone. Would You bring justice, righteousness, and peace to Oman through its leaders. Cause them to apply true religious freedom for the entire country, for all of its citizens and expat workers. Cause your gospel to go forth and be proclaimed to all in Oman. Amen.

Worship with us!: Living Hope by Phil Wickham. May the Sultan know the Living Hope of the Gospel!

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Al-Hasi, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 143

Sahlah, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 139

Al-Jabuh, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 135

Al-Likhaydir, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 135

Ar-Risaysi, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 130

Bayh, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 127