March 30, 2008
Ali and Hammad are brothers born into a Shiite family. They have experienced civil war and foreign invasion and occupation. They were constantly told about the need to regain honor by getting revenge, but what their hearts longed for was peace.
One day, Ali heard about a foreigner in a nearby village who was telling people about a way to have peace, so he went to see him. And laughed in his face. The story was ridiculous - that he could have peace with God because Isa ibn Miriam had died and been raised to life to pay for his sins. Everyone knew that wasn't true.
And yet, the story and the love he felt from the foreigner kept drawing him back, and over time, he accepted that Jesus really is the way, the truth and the life. He began telling others about Jesus, and his brother, Hammad, was also drawn to this new way of peace.
Even though he would not call himself a believer, Hammad often goes to the foreigner and says, "Let's go tell my friend about Jesus." He regularly attends Bible studies with his brother and shares what he is learning with many of his friends and associates. Hammad says he's "about 80% there," that he is almost ready to commit his life to Jesus.
Cry Out for:
- Hammad's salvation. While he is "almost ready," he has status in his community because he is a friend of an influential Shiite sheikh. Cry out for Hammad to value the friendship of the Friend of Sinners above all others.
- Ali's increasing witness in the region. Cry Out for boldness and also for protection for him.
- More workers. People in this area are very open, but how will they hear if no one tells them?
Seeing is Not Yet Believing
Volume 2 - Issue 1 Jan 5, 2009
Seeds Need Water
Volume 1 - Issue 24 - Dec 9, 2008
Paying The Cost
Volume 1 - Issue 23 - Dec 6, 2008
Waiting to Flower
Volume 1 - Issue 22 - Nov 30, 2008
No Issue
Volume 1 - Issue 21 - Nov 15, 2008
No Issue
Volume 1 - Issue 20 - Oct 30, 2008
Fasting for the Future
Volume 1 - Issue 19 - Oct 15, 2008
Faith Rewarded
Volume 1 - Issue 18 - Sept 30, 2008
Don't Grow Weary?
Volume 1 - Issue 17 - Sept 15, 2008
The Father's Dilemma
Volume 1 - Issue 16 - Aug 30, 2008
One Extra in Chapel
Volume 1 - Issue 15 - Aug 15, 2008
Rescued
Volume 1 - Issue 14 - Jul 30, 2008
Sacrifice
Volume 1 - Issue 13 - Jul 14, 2008
Finally Persuaded
Volume 1 - Issue 12 - Jun 29, 2008
Kingdom Workers Opposition
Volume 1 - Issue 11 - Jun 15, 2008
The Sowers
Volume 1 - Issue 10 - May 30, 2008
A Love Story
Volume 1 - Issue 9 - May 14, 2008
Who Healed You
Volume 1 - Issue 8 - Apr 29, 2008
Breaking Dividing Walls
Volume 1 - Issue 7 - Apr 14, 2008
Almost Persuaded
Volume 1 - Issue 6 - Mar 30, 2008
The Hunter
Volume 1 - Issue 5 - Mar 14, 2008
From Morning to Dancing
Volume 1 - Issue 4 - Feb 28, 2008
The Bonds of Brothers
Volume 1 - Issue 3 - Feb 14, 2008
Found
Volume 1 - Issue 2 - Jan 30, 2008
An Invitation to Join with Us
Volume 1 - Issue 1 - Jan 14, 2008
