For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in Him, who is the head of all rule and authority. In Him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised with Him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised Him from the dead. And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of the flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This He set aside, nailing it to the cross. (Col. 2:9-14)

When we know Jesus Christ, there is no need to seek meaning in life through religion, philosophy, or cults as the Colossians did. Christ is the meaning of life because He is life itself! We don’t need to add anything to what Christ has achieved for us to be saved. We are complete in Him. Muslims believe that one must do good works to accrue favor with Allah. One’s good deeds and bad deeds are literally recorded by angels and measured on a scale. However, for Christians, God has canceled the record of debt that stood against us, nailing it to the cross of Christ. There is no record of wrongdoing! We have been completely forgiven in Christ, buried, and raised with Him through faith through the powerful working of God’s grace. Sermons in mosques always urge Muslims to become better Muslims, to be more obedient to the tenants of Islam. In contrast, our God’s ultimate goal is not to make bad people more religious, but to make dead people come alive! 

Prayer: O Savior and Lord, if You kept a record of sins, who could stand? We thank You that there is forgiveness with You so that we can serve You (Psalm 130:3,4). We constantly wait for You and put our hope in Your unfailing love. May Omani Muslims experience the grace of your forgiveness in Christ alone. Show them that their deeds are worthless in gaining salvation, that physical circumcision and religious rituals cannot earn your favor. Circumcise their hearts and make them alive together with Christ! Baptize them in Christ’s death and resurrection so that they may be spiritually united to Christ, the head of all rule and authority. Amen. 

Worship with us!: In Christ Alone by Adrienne Liesching. May Omanis find salvation in Christ alone!

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-Huwayl, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 77

Malab, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 77

Masharib, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 74

Ayyash, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 71

Uyun, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 68

Al-Aryah, Ibri district, Adh-Dhahirah region. Population: 66