Most Islamic cultures have authoritarian structures. This means that those with power have a lot of sway over what is acceptable and allowed in their society. Some times this is seen as a hindrance to the gospel but it can also open doors. With the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D. following Jesus went from being persecuted by the state to first allowed and eventually accepted as the state religion. This came of course with its own issues but it was this change of heart by the authoritarian system that opened the doors for the gospel to spread like it never had before. Today let’s pray for those in authority, in the government but also for tribal leaders and family elders to have a change of heart. That these leaders would encounter Jesus and doors would open for the gospel in Pakistan and across the Muslim world.

Praying today:

Intercede on behalf of Christ’s followers in Karachi, that their testimony about Jesus would be confirmed by God’s power working through miraculous signs and wonders. Lord, we need your power, not just our words! We need your living power–the same power that conquered the grave and raised Christ Jesus from the dead; the same power that delivered God’s people out from the clutches of Pharaoh’s brick-laying, back-breaking empire; the same power that created all that we see and all that we don’t!

Holy Spirit of God, when your people pray, come in power.

When they preach the word, come in power.

When they face opposition, come in power.

When they feel weak, come in power.

When they stand before crowds, come in power.

When they weep with the lonely, come in power.

When they fast, come in power.

When they live and love, surround them at all times by your confirming, world-changing power.

DECLARING HIS LIGHT TODAY OVER:

Landhi Town: Pray for doors to be opened for the Gospel in this area.