Matthew 13:1-9, ESV That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears, let him hear.”
The Olympics offer a great opportunity for people from all over the world to hear the gospel, some for the first time. Pray that seeds of truth will be planted and will grow in the hearts of many people as a result of intentional evangelism.
“Games Wide Open” is the motto for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Pray that the gospel message will also be wide open and go throughout Paris this summer without obstruction. Pray for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit with believers boldly sharing the hope of the gospel.
Football (often referred to as soccer in the United States) is more than a sport in Europe. Many would readily say that it is a way of life. Across Europe, fans pack out stadiums or watch their favorite team from home every week. Europe is home to some of the most competitive and highly skilled teams in the world. It is no wonder that the European market on football was $30 billion in 2022. Football at the Olympics will be played on fields across France, and an estimated 3 billion people will watch these matches online or in person. Pray for these devoted fans to come to know a hope unshakable and undefeated. Pray for them to experience community through encounters with Jesus followers. Pray for the global nature of this sport to provide new opportunities for gospel proclamation as nations engage nations with the redemptive message of Jesus Christ.
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