2. Indonesia is a
transcontinental country
stretching between
Southeast Asia
and Oceania. With more than
237 million people,
is the
world’s 4th
most populous nation
after
China, India
and
the
United States.
3. Indonesia is also the largest Islamic country in the
world -85% of its people are Muslims. Aside from Islam, the
government allows the practice of other faiths including:
Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.
4. Operation Word reports that in
some parts of
Indonesia,
persecution against
Christians
is still rampant and in
East Timor and Ambon
Christians are still being
attacked and killed
by
Muslim extremists.
5. Prayer Points
Pray for the presence of God to abound in Indonesia; pray for open
doors for ministry.
Pray against the persecution of Christians, the spirit of poverty
and religious and racial divides.
Pray that the people of Indonesia will have a genuine
understanding of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Pray for Christians in Indonesia to become effective witnesses of
Christ and for their lives to be able to spiritually impact the whole
country.
Pray for more workers to go and reach out to the people in this
nation.