In The Name Of Jesus - King Of Kings

In The Name Of Jesus - King Of Kings Oman, an Islamic country since the seventh century, is the oldest independent state in the Arab World. It is a wealthy, well-educated nation, ruled by a Sultan. While experiencing a degree of religious freedom, Islam is the state religion. So, in order for missionaries to get the gospel message into the country, they have to devise clever methods. A few years ago a missionary, frustrated with the limited success he was having in spreading the gospel, decided to go where no else dared go. The road was long and tiresome, and he had plenty of time to chat with God. Not knowing the area or the people, he was concerned about how they would react, and asked God to guide him. As he drove into the village, he saw men sitting, chatting and drinking coffee. He walked toward the group, and before he could even take a seat, an elderly man invited him for a cup of coffee. John accepted the offer and silently thanked God for the swift response to prayer. The man introduced himself as Ali and asked that he come with him. Walking at a quick pace they took a narrow road that led them into a valley. Eventually they stopped beneath a tree where Ali took out a small pot, filled it with water, and then buried it in the warm sand saying that it would take “just a few minutes” for the water to boil. While the men were chatting a scrap of a book lodged in a tree branch caught the missionaries’ eye. Ali told him that it was a book of stories saying that he loved reading them, and regularly told them to his visitors; adding that many returned to hear more stories. Astonished, he saw that it was a portion of a Gospel; well-worn with many pages missing. Explaining to Ali that it was only a part of the Book, he asked Ali if he would like the whole Book. Ali eagerly smiled in agreement. With a quick step, John hurried back to his car to fetch a Bible. Returning to Ali’s “coffee shop,” with the Book clenched under his arm, he proudly presented Ali with his new Bible.   One With Them He is the King of Kings! Even when this missionary showed concern over traveling to a remote place, He was already there! Today, take a moment to marvel at His omnipresent presence, that He is everywhere! Be One With Them today in prayer that the true stories of Jesus would come to life in Ali and everyone who hears them. And especially during Ramadan, pray that Omanis, and their Sultan, will recognize, and turn to, the King of kings.  2013.07.26

“… God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords…” (1 Timothy 6:15)