God Has Work Just For You

God Has Work Just For You 

Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy Arabian Desert covers most of Kuwait. Owning some of the world's richest oil fields, Kuwait is a wealthy nation. Islam is the national religion. And, although almost 100 percent of its citizens are Muslim, there are a few hundred Kuwaiti citizens who are Christian, or are of other faiths. In addition, the country has a large community of expatriate Christians.

Christians who belong to groups recognized by the government are allowed to build places of worship, although there are restrictions. The government imposes quotas on the number of clergy and staff that recognized religious groups can bring into the country. Members of unrecognized congregations have reported that they are able to worship without government interference, providing they do not disturb their neighbors or violate laws regarding assembly and proselytizing.

Some would argue that Kuwait is one of the most progressive nations in the Arabian Peninsula. Education is important for its citizens… even education for women! In 2008 the adult literacy rate was listed at 93.9 percent. In addition, the Kuwaiti government offers scholarships to students accepted in universities in United States, United Kingdom and other foreign institutes. This quest for knowledge brings great hope for the Kuwait of the future. 

One With Them

Please be One With Them, the Kuwaiti Christians, in giving thanks for their freedom to worship and practice their faith. Let’s pray that God uses them for good works that He prepared for them long ago, and that these works during Ramadan, will draw others to open their hearts to the conviction of the Holy Spirit.

  

2013.07.19

A voice of one calling: "In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."
(Isaiah 40:3)-25)