Ar-Rustaq (Arabic: ٱلرُّسْتَاق, pop. 45,367) is the capital and largest city of Al Batinah South Region, and seat of Ar-Rustaq District (pop. 117,899).  The name comes from the Persian word rōstāg, meaning "district" or “large village”, and is actually related to the Latin 'rustica', from where we get the English 'rustic'.

Ar-Rustaq was ruled by Persians during the Sasanian Empire, 7th-8th century AD, and served as their local administrative capital. Ar-Rustaq later became the capital of Oman during the 17th century. Ar-Rustaq Fort and Al-Hazm Castle are important historical fortifications, and there are hot springs that are channeled for bathing nearby. It also has a modern city gate through one of its mountain passes, symbolic of its ancient strategic position at the base of the Hajar mountains. This area is famous for its agriculture, especially dates, fruits, and honey. 

As mentioned yesterday, this is a key ‘gateway’ city and region. Let’s declare this over Ar-Rustaq:

So wake up, you living gateways, and rejoice! Fling wide, you ageless doors of destiny! Here He comes; the King of Glory is ready to come in. You ask, “Who is this King of Glory?” He is the Lord of Victory, armed and ready for battle, the Mighty One, the invincible commander of heaven’s hosts! Yes, He is the King of Glory! (Psalm 24:9-10, TPT)

May this significant gateway region open up to receive the King of Glory! 

Video Clip: Click here for a short prayer video about Ar-Rustaq. 

Pray for the Town and District of Ar-Rustaq:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in Ar-Rustaq. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in Ar-Rustaq 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 Ar-Rustaq, 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 Ar-Rustaq. 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 Ar-Rustaq 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 Ar-Rustaq. 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!: Endlessly by Josh Baldwin. May the doors of Oman be opened up and ready to receive the King!  

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:

Mikhaylif, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,745

Ar-Rissah, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,693

Uqdat al-Mawani, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,335

Al-Hadd, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,269

Wadi al-Qasab, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,253