Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison – that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Col 4:2-6)

The Apostle Paul wrote Colossians in a Roman prison. One remarkable thing to recognize in this passage is that he does not directly ask for prayer to be released! Instead, he asks for opportunities to declare the mystery of Christ clearly and graciously. Christian workers who want to obey the Great Commission have left their homelands to serve in a difficult region of the world. These words of Paul are just as true now, as they were for him.

Prayer: O Lord, we pray for Your servants in Oman who are intentional about reaching the local Omanis. We pray specifically that You would open a door for the Word so that they may declare the mystery of Christ. Give them many divine appointments. Bless their mouths so that they are able to make the gospel message clear and comprehensible in Omani culture. We pray for their Arabic abilities; give them much favor to learn Arabic well. In addition, help them to be continuously steadfast in prayer, always being watchful in it with thanksgiving, praying for all the saints. Cause them to walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of their time. Let their speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that they may know how they ought to answer every person they encounter. Amen. 

Worship with us!: To The Ends of the Earth by Hillsong. May many answer the call to serve Him and go to 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-Ghubrah al-Janubiyah, Al-Jazer district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 375

Al-Jashrib, Al-Jazer district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 291

Wadi Ghayl, Al-Jazer district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 180

Fadi, Al-Jazer district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 136

Al-Kahil 2, Al-Jazer district, Al-Wusta region region. Population: 127

Barqat, Al-Jazer district, Al-Wusta region region. Population: 62