Phoenix Prayer – Cousins

Pray for Muslims in Phoenix from Nov 10 – Dec 2^nd.  I invite any who are willing to fast, as God leads you, for Muslims of Phoenix during this time. Many of us have been fasting much of Ramadan and God is generously expanding contacts among Muslims of this valley.    

 

We are asking God for several new Muslim background Jesus communities that will spring from the visit of a Bangladeshi brother, Samir, gifted by God in leading Muslims to faith in Jesus.   We will have the joy of discipling these new groups into becoming  reproductive Jesus communities.  

 

Imagine the day when two bearded men with caps, dressed in long shirts and loose slacks, or two women with head coverings approach you at Starbucks or  knock on your door to discuss with you how  Jesus is the fulfillment of everything they ever longed for in Islam and has filled their life with joy and purpose.   Jesus, I am ready for such a reality in Phoenix.   May it be yesterday, already happening.  Truely your return is imminent.  

 

Jesus – this is something on which I can not interact with you enough.   Call your church to interact with you in these things.   1/40 in this city have missed Jesus in Islam. That is 100,000 of my cousins who have been inoculated against your Son.    

 

Who will be among the first Muslim background fellowships? Jesus, reveal yourself out of your abundant good pleasure and generosity to these my friends.    I call to you on behalf of these related to my own my flesh and blood.  Bring an end to the hostility and misunderstanding.  It will not remain. Let reconciliation begin in the Valley of the Son.    Bring an end to the days when they do not share at your table.  Are not crumbs given to even dogs.  They are half brothers and for them Jesus joyfully submitted to the cross.   Change time such that today is their day   Release angels and do battle in the heavenlies against the powers that deceive and prevent sight of  the beautiful truths of Jesus who is Lord.   Let now be the time of earthquake and aftershocks within the Muslim community whereby the light of Jesus penetrates all seeking hearts.   

 

Prepare the  hearts of those with whom Samir will meet.   Lead him to those who are among those you’ve appointed.   Release workers from your Body to bring Good News to Muslims in Phoenis.  Bring some to faith before he comes such that he can assist in cementing new fellowships.   God, you yourself said that time is short and we must act while it is day .  May we see new fellowships from among our Muslim cousins springing from the visit of Samir. Teach us  to effectively communicate your truth using the bridges you’ve given for their understanding of Isa.    Establish these Jesus following communities and order their worlds such that it is only natural for them to continue meeting and growing.   Raise up others who can mentor these communities in your ways as they take on the responsibility you entrust to them of being Your Body in this world.