Sohar (pop. 219,264, Arabic: صُحَار) is the capital and largest city of the Al Batinah North region, and seat of Sohar district (pop, 232,849).  It once was the ancient capital of Oman and was an important port town throughout the centuries, described as "flourishing, populous, beautiful, pleasant and delightful" by 10th-century travelers. Because of its ancient maritime importance, Sohar has been credited as the mythical birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor. As mentioned yesterday, it is said that the Apostle Thomas stopped here along his travels to India, and there once was a thriving church in Sohar, large and important enough to send its bishop to the Nicaean Council in 325 AD. At various points in its history, Sohar was ruled by the Persians, and later by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

Today, Sohar is the industrial center of Oman, fueled by the more recent development of the Sohar Industrial Port during the 2000s. Combined with an economic Free Zone, dozens of international companies have invested in the area, spurring economic growth and development.

Video Clip: Click here for a short prayer video about Sohar.

Declare this over Sohar:

And now, God, do it again—Bring rains to our drought-stricken lives so those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, so those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing. (Psalm 126:5-6, The Message)

We bless Al Batinah North and the people of Sohar to receive from God what He gave them in centuries past! We declare that God is faithful and He will do it again!

Pray for the Town and District of Sohar:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in Sohar. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in Sohar will come to know Jesus, and that communities of believers will be planted, that movements will be ignited. (Luke 1:32-33, 2 Cor 10:15-16)
• Hearts and Minds.  That spiritual blindness and bondages will be lifted from the minds of the people in Sohar, and that hearts will be stirred with hunger for Jesus and truth. (2 Cor 4:4, Luke 24:45)
• Authority.  Pray with the authority that Jesus gives you over principalities, powers and spiritual strongholds in Sohar. Pray that God would release prophetic words over the land, releasing visions, dreams, signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 18:18, 2 Cor 10:4)
• Revival.  That any believers living in Sohar would be awakened by the Holy Spirit, have love and passion stirred in them for the lost, and rise to meet the need in their neighborhood. (Luke 10:2, Ezekiel 37:10)
• Provision.  That God would bring His provision and blessing to all those in need in Sohar. That He would show His eternal kindness, demonstrate the blessing of His Kingdom, and cause His people to prosper. (Philippians 4:19, Jeremiah 29:7)

Worship with us!: Same God by Elevation Worship. The same God of the ancient church in Sohar can do it again!   

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:

Mashin, Al-Khaboura district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 132

Majzi, Al-Khaboura district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 125

Al-Qalah, Al-Khaboura district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 124

As-Sayhrah, Al-Khaboura district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 123

Al-Busayri, Al-Khaboura district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 119

Dhaharat at-Tawi, Al-Khaboura district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 118