Karachi

Floyd McClung

From his book: "Follow: A Simple and Profound Call to Live Like Jesus"

2 CORINTHIANS 9:8

Scripture Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

Trust God for Resources

Disciplemaking Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

Lead the Lost Into Flourishing Life

ISAIAH 42:16: "And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make adarkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them."

Praise God You Reveal Yourself to All People

1 CORINTHIANS 1:27

Acts 2:5-41 - Cause Miraculous Events that Spread the Gospel

Christ, Still Confirming the Gospel Message through Miracles, Signs, and Wonders

Tunis, Tunisia - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tunis –Tunisia and the surrounding regions.

David Livingstone

LUKE 10:5-7

Disciplemaking Scripture: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

Look for Open Doors

Disciplemaking Principle: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

Jesus, the Light of the World Who Conquers the Kingdom of Darkness

JOHN 1:7; LUKE 2:32; 1 JOHN 1:5

Praise You For Your Wondrous Work

PSALM 105:2

Acts 2:1-4 - Fill Us With the Holy Spirit

The Good News Includes the Generous Gift of the Spirit Provided to All People

Nouakchott, Mauritania - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Nouakchott, Mauritania and the surrounding regions.

Amy Carmichael, 1867-1951, missionary to India - 110 Cities

JOHN 6:44

Disciplemaking Scripture: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

Find People of Peace

Disciplemaking Principle: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

Jesus, the Light of the World

ISAIAH 2:5; JOHN 8:12

Praise You God for Your Wisdom

1 CORINTHIANS 6:19

ACTS 2:1 - Together

In Unity We Go Forth and Accomplish the Task

Muscat, Oman - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Muscat, Oman and the surrounding regions.

Benny, SE Asian movement leader

ACTS 10:23B-24

Movement SCRIPTURE: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

When Possible Disciple Groups, Not Individuals

Disciplemaking Principle: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

May You Lift the Veil from the Eyes and Minds of the Saraiki.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6

Thank You for Making Us One

EPHESIANS 2:14

Acts 1:16-26 - Developing Leaders and Forming Partnerships

God, give wisdom regarding in whom to invest, both in developing leaders and forming new partnerships.

Tripoli, Libya - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tripoli, Libya and the surrounding regions.

Hudson Taylor

Acts 1:6-8 - Identities, Calling, and Power

All That We Are Is You. We Are Completely Reliant on You.

Tabriz, Iran - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tabriz, Iran and the surrounding regions.

Shalom, An African Movement Leader

PROVERBS 24:6

Disciplemaking Scripture: PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING

Acts 1:6-8 - Identities, Calling, and Power

All That We Are Is You. We Are Completely Reliant on You.

Tabriz, Iran - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tabriz, Iran and the surrounding regions.

PROVERBS 24:6

Disciplemaking Scripture: PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING

Eid al-Fitr

Across the world Muslims are starting to celebrate Eid al-Fitr today, and will continue to do so the next 3 days.

City of Light: Ramadan day 29

Thank the Lord for the love He has given you for the people of Karachi as you prayed for them to encounter Christ this Ramadan. Pray for Him to complete the good work he has begun in Karachi. Take time to listen to next steps God would have you take on behalf of the people of Karachi.

City of Light: Ramadan day 28

In many parts of the Muslim world, Islam is passed down more through tradition, family, and society than in formal education. Prayer, fasting, and going on the Hajj are mostly done in a communal context. Today we pray in faith for our brothers and sisters in Karachi to find spiritual community and family. We pray they would have vision for sharing what they are learning about Christ in their community, families, and networks.

City of Light: Ramadan day 27

Last night many Muslims celebrated the "Night of Power" hoping that God would show up miraculously to change their circumstances (health, financial, relational, etc.).  

City of Light: Ramadan day 26

On or around the 27th night of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the "Night of Power" as a special time that their prayers and good deeds count for more. They believe their chance of getting their prayers answered and miracles done are increased on this night.

City of Light: Ramadan day 25

The month of Ramadan is known as ‘the month of repentance'.

City of Light: Ramadan day 24

Muslims are encouraged to think about the poor during the month of Ramadan, to sympathize with them, and to make donations. Jesus loved the poor and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (Luke 6:20).

City of Light: Ramadan day 23

Muslims do not believe in the divinity of Jesus but in the Quran, Jesus is called the "Word of God". John 1 shares about the Word of God, the Word through whom all things were created, the Word who is God and the Word who became flesh to live among us.

City of Light: Ramadan day 22

Islam is very rules based with laws from the Quran as well as expected ways to live and act from the Hadith (recordings of their prophet's actions). Jesus cares about the heart more than the actions and He's looking for people who worship Him in spirit and in truth.

City of Light: Ramadan day 21

Today many Christians celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Muslims in Karachi may be aware of Easter either in the news or if they have interactions with Christians who may take Monday off as part of their celebration of Easter.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 20

Islam has a high reverence for God. One might compare their understanding of God to much of the Old Testament where God is all powerful, fully revered and only somewhat knowable by the most holy.

City of Light: Ramadan day 19

Muslims deny that Jesus died on the cross and instead ascended to heaven without dying. In their view such a death would be the shaming of a prophet and that God would never let such a thing happen. This belief denies the act of atonement foundational to our faith as Christians. Most Muslims have never had the opportunity for someone to talk to them about how this is the only way for man's atonement, the sinless for the sinful, the most honored one being shamed to cover our shame.

City of Light: Ramadan day 18

Cultural and religious conservatism while trying to protect values create distance between people. This can go both ways as Muslims in the west feel ostracized from people who view them as different and in Muslim countries as Christian minorities and foreigners can be viewed with apprehension and kept at arms length. Because of purity laws in Islam, Muslims can be afraid to enter a non-Muslims home (as their dishes may be unclean). This can create distance and lack of opportunity to hear other ways of viewing the world and of relating to God.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 17

Sadly Muslims are taught that the Bible we have today is changed and that they shouldn't read it. Even though the Quran says to read it the vast majority haven't seen a copy in their language. They will tell you that the Bible found during Muhammad's time was still true but that now there is only a corrupted version. What they don't know of course is that there are many copies of the Bible pre-dating Muhammad (who lived around 570 - 632 AD).