DAY 23

Let’s Learn

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Instead of eating, drinking, or giving into other cravings, they are taught to think about Allah and meditate on their responsibility to please him. Fasting for Ramadan is all about working to please Allah and hoping to earn his favor.

Bisa of Cote d’Ivoire

The Bisa are hard-working people. Although most of them would say they are Muslim, many still practice animism. One barrier they face in believing the gospel is overcoming animistic traditions that are deeply rooted in their culture. These traditions teach the Bisa to perform unbiblical rituals that they fearfully hope will heal and save them.

From the Word

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Let’s Pray

• As Muslims work hard to meditate on pleasing Allah, pray that they will grow an insatiable hunger to know the truth about Jesus.
• Pray for Muslims to hear and believe the good news of God’s grace in Jesus Christ.
• Pray that the Bisa of Cote d’Ivoire will hear the gospel and find salvation in Jesus.

Oh, God, You are able to make a way when we can’t see a way forward. Would You, in Your power and providence, make a way for the Bisa of Cote d’Ivoire to hear the gospel? They work so hard, especially during Ramadan, to earn the favor of a false god. Would You raise up believers who are willing and able to go and share the truth of Jesus Christ with them? Grant these believers the joy of seeing fruit.

Bonus ActivityThe Bisa of Côte d’Ivoire are known for their peanut products. Make your favorite peanut or peanut butter recipe. As you make it and share it, pray for the Bisa.