30 Ways for Muslims to Encounter Christ
Last night many Muslims celebrated the “Night of Power” hoping that God would show up miraculously to change their circumstances (health, financial, relational, etc.). We continue to pray that they would encounter Jesus who already miraculously “showed up” as the Word who became flesh to change their current realities and eternity through His life, death, and resurrection.
Praying Scripture
“And many [people in BiH] shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you” (Zechariah 2:11).
Lord, it is your will, your deep desire, that Muslims in BiH shall join themselves to you. You long for them to become your people, and you promise to dwell in their midst. Lord, again, we ask for you to dwell in BiH, among all of the peoples in it. Inhabit their homes. Fill their hearts. Overflow into their neighborhoods. Make them into your special people, a blessing for the nations around them.
Amen
Praying for the Church
When Christians in BiH look to the West, they see large buildings and programming, but what is the essence of the church? What is its function?
Pray that Christians will look to the Word of God as they start churches, and not be overwhelmed by extra-biblical expectations.
Liberty to the Captives
Each of us who comes to Christ must repent of and renounce every pact, promise, or identity we held before faith in Christ. Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ from a Muslim background as they repent of their former identity as Muslims. This prayer is inspired by chapter 7 and 8 of Liberty to the Captives by Mark Durie
We have authority in Christ to speak the truth in love, with boldness. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21).
Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in BiH to use their tongues to speak of the life found in Christ to those around them today.
Bosnian Insights
While most of our prayers are focused on the people living in BiH, we also want to pray for the Bosniak people living outside of the country. Though estimates vary, between 30-50% of all Bosniak people live outside of BiH (that’s between 1.7 and 3 million people). In fact, Bosnia has the second highest emigration rate in the world, second only to Syria.
Diaspora ministries, seeking to reach Bosniaks in their communities outside of BiH, are an integral part of seeing the Bosniak people group reached for the Gospel. Pray for the diaspora today, and even ask God if he might be calling you to reach out to your Bosnian neighbor, friend, or co-worker!