World In Turmoil Means One Thing

This was a letter I recieved from the Fouad Masri, leader of a ministry to Muslims called "The Crescent Project." I thought it was a great reminder and wanted to pass it on. -Russ




"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."
Matt 24:14 (NIV)


Dear Friends,

In Matt 24:3-24, Jesus describes the signs of the last days. He talks about wars, famine, pestilence and earthquakes. At the same time, in verse 14, he makes a promise.

As we think of the earthquake in Japan, we pray for the people there. As we look at the wars in the Muslim world, we pray for the people of Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Bahrain, Iran and elsewhere. We pray for the people who are oppressed and don't even have the freedom to simply choose their religion.

Christ says that before his return, every person will hear. This is the promise we claim. This is the promise for our ministry. We believe that God has sent us to bring the Gospel to all nations and to all people groups.

When most people read verse 14, they focus on the last part of the verse. They want to know when the end will happen. But Jesus makes it clear that it's not for us to know when the end is here. Rather, it's for us to share the Good News.

Many people are looking for God's timetable. We need to look more to God's mission.

These earthquakes, tsunamis, etc., remind us that God is active. He is building His church and calling you and me to reach out to Muslims.

Today, as you pray for this planet and all the efforts in taking the Gospel around the globe, know that this is part of God's plan -- that the whole world would hear of Him before Jesus' return. This should increase our hope and faith that Jesus is drawing nigh.

Dear praying Christian, please pray for Muslims everywhere. Pray for Muslims that become Christians, that they will multiply. Pray also for Crescent Project, that God will use our events and activities to bring glory to His name.
Reaching Muslims for Christ,



Fouad Masri
Crescent Project