Col 1:13 – 20 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him, all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent. For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross. (Col 1:13 – 20) 

During Paul’s time, various theories about Jesus were circulating and being promoted. For instance, heresies that mixed astrology and Judaism produced a doctrine claiming that Jesus was merely an angelic being. Very concerned, Paul wrote this letter to combat these false teachings. Muslims today believe in Jesus only a human being. They believe that He is only a prophet of Allah who received the Injil (the gospels) from Allah. Although He did miracles and is even called the “Word of God” in the Qu’ran, Muslims deny His deity, incarnation, atonement, and resurrection. In contrast, Colossians praises Jesus as the supreme God, the Creator, the Savior, the One preeminent over all things!

Prayer: O Beloved Son of God, we praise You now for who You are, as God Himself, the very image of the invisible God who has delivered us from the domain of darkness and into Your kingdom of light! You created all things and rule over all things. We lift up the Muslims of Oman to You. Please open their eyes so that they can see Your kingdom, redemption, fullness, and forgiveness. Grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth and free them from the snare of the devil (2 Timothy 2:25,26) so that they can bow down before You and worship You as the one who is the very fullness of God. Reconcile them to Yourself. Make peace with them by the blood of Your cross. Amen.

Worship with us!: All is For Your Glory by Kalley Heiligenthal. Jesus, You have the Preeminence in Oman!

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-Huwayrah, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 150

Umm Salimah, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 149

Suni, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 148

As-Safin, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 144

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