For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. (Col 2:1-5)

Oman has opened its doors to foreigners from all over the world to come and work. They have even given official permission for international churches to meet. These international churches are gathering in many languages, worshiping Jesus, and shining His light in Oman. These churches are full of engineers, teachers, maids, construction workers, embassy workers, and other professionals who come from around the world. Each of these believers have unique opportunities to start relationships with local co-workers and neighbors. 

Prayer: Father, please fill these believers with Your Holy Spirit to speak Your word with boldness (Acts 4:31). Empower them to make the most of every opportunity, speaking with wisdom to give answers to each person who asks about the hope that they have (Colossians 4:6). Protect the pastors as they shepherd these believers from all over the world and equip them to minister the gospel in Oman. Encourage them as they bear the burdens of their people. Help them to faithfully proclaim Christ, that in Him only are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Use the churches to bring firm faith to those who don’t know you yet. Make the church a bastion of truth and good order against false and plausible arguments against You. Amen. 

Worship with us!: Firm Foundation by Cody Carnes. May the expat churches in Oman be built on the firm foundation of Christ!

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:

At-Tawiyayn, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 103

Kabshat, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 102

Az-Zakiyah, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 100

Al-Madrakah, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 99

Daddat Majzi, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 95