And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. Acts 9:6-7
And he said [to Elijah], “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. 1 Kings 19:11-13
Pray that ISIS members would be able to hear God’s voice. In these two examples, sometimes his voice is loud, other times it is very quiet. Either way, pray that the voice of the Lord would be heard clearly and that they would obey. Pray that God would speak to them in the specific way that they need, just like he did to Paul and Elijah.
- Speak to me – Dave Lubben: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2py6hwf_Ac
- Speak to me – Tommy Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcUOa96Zu98
- I can hear your voice – Michael W. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88fbQtA1kJw
Dear Lord, I pray that You will make Your face to shine upon every member of ISIS and be gracious to them. Lord turn Your face toward them and grant them Your Peace. In the stillness and in the quiet may they come to know that You are God, our Almighty God and that they can trust You with all of their hearts because Your goodness is far beyond anything they could ever hope for or imagine. Just as Paul was ‘impossible’ to save as he was so earnestly against all Your faithful followers, but he had an encounter with You and his life was turned upside down, changed forever and he became an ardent follower of Yours. So I know that I can and do pray with confidence for the salvation of every member of ISIS. Like Paul, may their lives be turned around and their mission on earth be changed from one of hatred and destruction to one of spreading the Good News of the Gospel – Peace, Love, Joy, Healing and Salvation. Amen