Today we continue to pray for influential individuals in the government of Oman. General Sultan bin Mohammed al Numani has been the Minister of the Royal Office and Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces since 2011. He is one of the most powerful men in the nation, likely second to the Sultan, and this is especially unique given he is not in the royal family. He oversees Oman’s national security and intelligence services, including the Internal Security Services (secret police). He is thought to oversee the quelling of various protests, and is rumored to deal harshly with dissidents.

General Numani is also a head member of the Defense Council, an extra-parliamentary body tasked with coordinating the actions of the country's various security and armed forces. In this role, he oversaw the transition of power upon the death of Sultan Qaboos and the accession of Sultan Haitham, including opening the sealed envelope containing the name of Qaboos’ successor. He is pictured above (in military uniform) carrying the coffin of Sultan Qaboos, alongside Sultan Haitham.

A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength (Proverbs 24:5). May General Numani come to know the wisdom and knowledge of God!

Let's pray for General Numani:

• Open the heart of the General to hear and respond to the Gospel message. (Acts 16:14)
• Help the General know that his office was granted to him by God. (Daniel 2:19-22)
• Help the General to accept wise counsel. (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22)
• Teach the General to trust in You. (Psalm 21:7)
• Protect the General from the influence of the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
• Pray that the General will find wisdom and direction in God’s word. (Proverbs 21:1)
• Deliver the General from opinions contrary to Your Word. (Psalm 119:105)
• Enable the General to make decisions according to God’s truth. (Proverbs 2:10-11)

Worship with us!: Stronger by Hillsong. May the people of Oman rejoice in God’s strength!  

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-Hawb, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 2,384

Sayja, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 2,225

Al-Jaylah, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1,722

Al-Janah, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1,544

Al-Ayn, Sama’il district, Ad-Dakhliyah region. Population: 1,479