Bees Under the Crescent

This bee hive weighs hundreds of pounds. It’s on the main dome of a newly remodeled mosque. Certainly the people in the community are not happy with this development, but there is a certain amount of fear that people will get injured as they try to remove these unwelcome neighbors. Eventually the job will be done.

Believers living under the crescent of Islam are often seen, like the bees, as unwanted pests to be removed. Because of this, believers try to stay out of sight. They certainly don’t want high visibility for fear of negative reactions from their neighbors. Unfortunately, many believers allow this fear of community reaction to keep them from sharing the Gospel. If all the peoples on Sumatra are ever going to be reached with the Gospel, believers need to overcome their fears and get busy like bees!

The Words of God are sweeter than honey. Pray that all the peoples on Sumatra will be able to hear God’s Word.

The Gospel is Good News that transforms lives. Pray that the Gospel will become like a buzz in the air that reaches every corner of Sumatra.

God’s plan for the Gospel to go forth is for believers to be bold witnesses. Pray for the Holy Spirit to stir up believers on Sumatra to go forth in boldness to proclaim the Good News. Pray for training that will equip believers to share in a way that is effective and culturally sensitive.