_____________________Monday, October 09, 2006__________________
Pray for Indonesia!
Hmm...recently the haze is a little bad. we're already feeling the effect in Singapore, what about those people in Indonesia?furthermore Indonesia is a land where there is a large population of Muslim..its the month of Ramadan (is it spelt like this?) now...so let us bow our heads down together and pray for these people who our heavely Father has created...
Indonesia:
Population: 212.991,926
Income per Person: US $450 p.a
Literacy rate: 83%
Official language: Bahasa Indonesia
Other languages: -726 in total
-with 20 Bible translation
-38 with NT
Major religions: -Muslim (80.3%)
-Christian (16%)
-Hindu (1.9%)
-Buddhist/Chinese (0.8%)
*Islam is given strong preferential treatment, restricting Christian influence and open evangelism
Spiritual Focal Point
-Mt Gunung Agung (Bali)-- Most actively worshipped mountain
-Mt Bromo (Java) --Volcano through which spirits of the dead must pass into paradise
-Borobudur (Java) --Main Buddhist temple resembling the mythical Mt. Meru
-Pura Besakih (Bali)-- Hindu "Mother Temple", location of Eka Dasa Rudra festival
-Southern Sumatra ruins of old Buddhist Capitals of Srivihaya Era
Prayer points
-widespread evangelism is difficult beacause of Islamic influence. Pray for God's guidance and direction
-Due to Chinese settlement of Borneo, Buddhist continues to thrive. Pray for whole families to accept Jesus as Lord
-The islands of Bali (Hindu), Sumba and Flores are heavily influenced by animism, idolatry and Christian syncretism; Pray for Indonesians to know the truth
-Fewer missionary visas are being granted by Indonesian government; Pray for President staff that the restrictions against Christianity will be lifted. Pray for rapid multiplication of Christian witnesses.
God really works through prayer and He will not slumber, even as He hears us pray. Let's continue to "pray till we are really praying", for these people. Amen!