Today marks the passing of Sultan Qaboos, the founder and father of modern Oman. He ruled for nearly 50 years, from July 23, 1970- January 10, 2020.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said came to power in a bloodless coup, overthrowing his father in 1970. Although reigning as an absolute monarch, he benevolently and wisely developed the nation into a modern state. He was briefly married but had no known heirs. He had suffered medical problems for several years, and there was much speculation about who would succeed him. Thankfully, the transition was smooth and Haitham bin Tariq, his cousin, was chosen to be the next Sultan.

Watch this short prayer video about Sultan Qaboos and Oman’s government here.

At the time, many had sensed that 2020 was to be a Year of Jubilee for Oman, with 50 years of the Sultan’s reign. In the natural realm, the Sultan’s passing, 40 days of mourning, followed shortly by Covid shutdowns all seemed nothing like Jubilee. However, we believe that significant things still happened spiritually in the nation, and the promises of Isaiah 61 will still be fulfilled! 

Declare this over Oman:
The Spirit of the Lord, the Eternal, is on Me. The Lord has appointed Me for a special purpose. He has anointed Me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent Me to repair broken hearts, and to declare to those who are held captive and bound in prison, “Be free from your imprisonment!” He has sent Me to announce the year of jubilee, the season of the Eternal’s favor: for our enemies it will be a day of God’s wrath; for those who mourn it will be a time of comfort.
(Isaiah 61:1-2, The Voice)

• Jesus says He is the fulfillment of this passage (cf. Luke 4:17-21), and we declare that Jesus is Oman's Jubilee!

Worship with us!: Did You Hear the Mountains Tremble? by Hillsong United. The time of Jubilee has come 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:

Riwaygh as-Safil, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 158

Tawi al-Jahlah, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 158

Dar al-Qill, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 143

Dar al-Bayda, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 99

Dar al-Baydan, Al Hamra district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 95