1 Peter 2:9, ESV But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
What a claim that those who follow Christ are “a chosen race, a royal priestood, a holy nation.” Pray for the people of God who represent many nations at the Olympics. Ask God to remind them that far more important than the earthly nation they represent is the heavenly kingdom and the royal priesthood to which they belong. Pray that they will be faithful to “proclaim the excellencies of Him to called [them] out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
The Stade de France, the 25-year-old national stadium of France, is a source of pride for French. It normally holds all the national rugby and soccer matches and concerts. It boasts an elliptical roof and seating for 80,000 people. The Olympic rugby matches will be held there, as well as track and field events. Pray that this facility will be used for the glory of God one day rather than for the glory of man. Pray for a future gathering of people in this stadium singing praises to God in French.
Many years ago, Paris, France hosted another multi-sport competition called the Deaflympics. Founded in Paris in the 1920s by a Deaf activist, this first competition attracted only 9 nations but has grown to include over 70 nations and 2400 athletes. Much like the Olympic events, it is also held every 4 years. Although Deaf athletes cannot be guided by sounds as they might in other sporting events, lights or flags are used to start races and applause or cheering is not customary in the stands. Pray for Deaf athletes to come to know the one true God. Pray for this gathering of Deaf peoples to be an opportune place for gospel flow.
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