Republic Day!

Tomorrow is Republic Day in India! This is a big and very popular holiday in Delhi. Whenever there is a big event or celebration, there are many opportunities. This holiday is one that brings all Indians together - no matter their religion or class - to celebrate becoming a Republic together. Unlike other holidays which come from the many different religions, this holiday brings everyone together. Christians have many opportunities during this holiday to share with their friends and neighbors. Please pray that they will be bold in sharing with everyone they come in contact with during this holiday!

Police

Please pray for the police of Delhi. India's Republic Day is coming up in just a few days and they are on high alert right now. Most markets and busy areas of Delhi have extra cops patrolling them right now. Please pray for the alertness and patience of the Police. Pray that Christians of Delhi are not afraid to share Jesus with them. Pray that while they are protecting the lives of the citizens of this city, that their life will be saved too and that they come to a relationship with Jesus.

Salt of the Earth

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:13-16

Market Sharing

Today there will be many Christians in a market that is in a prominently Muslim area of Delhi. They will be there today sharing Jesus with the people working in that market and shopping in that market. Please pray for them as they share Jesus' love! Pray for changed lives!

Fire!

This tree is a common sight to see in Delhi this time of year. It is the Gulmohar tree but here it is usually referred to as the "Fire of the Forest". Every time I see this tree I think of the story of Moses and the burning bush. You can read the entire story here. God spoke to Moses through a burning bush that didn't burn up! God told Moses of a very important job that he had for him. Even after seeing that amazing thing (the bush on fire but not burning) and God showing him other amazing things, Moses still responded with: "Please send someone else to do it." He gave the excuse that he wasn't good at speaking - even after seeing the amazing things that God did, he still didn't think that God could use him in such an amazing way.

Delhi is 1% Christian and of those Christians there are many that feel and act the same way Moses did. They don't feel that they can do amazing things to reach Delhi. They don't have the confidence - even after seeing amazing miracles that have been done in this city and in their lives. Please pray for confidence in the Christians of Delhi. Pray that they will be bold and active in sharing their faith and know that God can use them to do amazing things!

Today is a holiday called Lohri. Tonight people in Delhi will gather around fires in the streets in their neighborhoods and celebrate. Tonight as the people of Delhi are looking at the light, pray that they feel a deeper need to find the true light! Pray that someone will tell them about Jesus tonight!

Meena Bazar

Meena Bazar is an old market in Old Delhi. It is next to Jama Masjid and is a predominantly Muslim market. Many Muslim women can be seen shopping in this market. Muslim Women in Delhi are very hard to reach. Pray that Christians will spend time in this market in order to meet and reach out to the Muslim women of Delhi. Pray that Christians of Delhi will be intentional when they go to this market. Pray that they will be aware of those around them and to not be afraid to share Jesus' love with them!