Genesis 22:15-18 “And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven and said, ‘By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you,...
On the day of the Tabaski festival, most Nigeriens sacrifice sheep and grill them in the streets throughout the day. • Pray that as the Nigeriens look at the streets lined with animal sacrifices, they would recognize that the shedding of the blood of an animal...
Nigerien Muslims are currently celebrating Eid al-Adha, which means “Festival of Sacrifice.” This festival marks the culmination of the religious rituals of the hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to Allah’s...
Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.” Pray that the people of...
This week, the people of Niger will celebrate Tabaski. During this time, families purchase a sheep or goat to sacrifice as a sin offering. Nigerien Muslims believe that by shedding the blood of a pure white animal, their sins may be forgiven for a year....
Tabaski, an Islamic festival, is currently underway in Niger. Millions of Nigeriens spend a large percentage of their annual income to purchase an animal to sacrifice as a sin offering. Pray that the Lord would use this time of sacrifice to call the people of...
Matthew 25:32, “Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” Pray that the people of Niger would choose to follow Christ and humbly submit to Him. Pray that millions of Nigeriens from every tribe,...
Villagers in a tumultuous zone in Niger have heard the Gospel many times and recently, a handful of people have accepted Christ and been baptized. Pray that these new believers would be strengthened in their faith and grow in spiritual maturity. Pray that God would...
Throughout Niger, many Wodaabe people are accepting Christ and are being baptized. Historically, the Wodaabe have worn belts, amulets, and other mystic symbols for protection. Wodaabe Christians, however, are abandoning these practices and placing their trust in Christ alone. Others have been drawn to Christ...
desert tree bush Isaiah 58:11 “And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Pray that the Lord would satisfy the...