30 Ways for Muslims to Encounter Christ
Muslims believe that the Quran is the perfect and final revelation of God. Christians believe that Jesus is. “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature…” (Hebrews 1:1-4).
Pray for Muslims in BiH to read the Gospels and see the contrast between the exact representation of God’s nature we see in Christ and what the Quran teaches.
Praying Scripture
“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others” (2 Timothy 2:2).
Ask for the grace of multiplication: May leaders make other leaders, and groups start other groups. Ask for trustworthy men and women to be identified and entrusted with the gospel message. Ask for the gift of reproducibility: in evangelism, in discipleship, and in church structures.
Praying for the Church
Pray for the Christians, both Bosnian and foreign, who are working in non-ministry jobs. Pray that their witness of everyday faithfulness, integrity, kindness, and hope would impact many. Pray they would know how important their example is, and for encouragement especially when things feel hard. Would they know that the difference they make is just as impactful, if not more so, than traditional ministry workers.
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 are not defenseless or weaponless but are spiritually armed in Christ. “Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10-11).
Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in BiH to put on the armor of God and recognize their battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces.
Bosnian Insights
If one word could be used to help describe Bosnian and Balkan culture to outsiders, perhaps it would be polako. Meaning literally “slowly,” it conveys the ideas of slow down, be careful, or take it easy. It can be a command, a suggestion, a recommendation, or an invitation.
Polako is more than a word, but also a mindset, that as one blogger puts it, “remind[s] me to slow down, to enjoy, and the importance of community and friendship.” Those of us coming from a Western, results-driven mindset can find this challenging at times. But sometimes, we just need to polako and let the Spirit do His work in people’s lives. Amen!