DAY 9

Let’s Learn

A stab of hunger pain—it’s hours until iftar, the meal when the fast is broken. A dry, scratchy throat, raspy for a drink of water. Saliva will have to do unless you are very devout and don’t swallow your spit at all. From sunrise to sundown, Muslims fast from food, drink, smoking, and physically intimate relations during Ramadan, which they believe is the holy month.

Sidi Bedouins of Algeria

In the stark, gritty beauty of Northwest Algeria’s mountains and valleys, the Sidi Bedouins make their home. Traditionally, they raised livestock and traversed the Sahara to find food and water for their animals. Their continued tribal and nomadic lifestyle, as well as their unique language and commitment to Islam, make it difficult to find them and communicate the gospel in their language.

From the Word

Matthew 24:14

And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Let’s Pray

• Pray for Muslims to hunger and thirst to know the Lord Jesus.
• Ask God to make a way for the Sidi Bedouins of Algeria to hear the gospel.
• Praise God for His hopeful promise that the gospel “will be proclaimed throughout the whole world.”

Lord, the task of getting the gospel to the ends of the earth seems daunting and, often impossible. I praise You because You have given this promise that Your gospel will be proclaimed throughout the whole world. I pray that, during this season when many Sidi Bedouins of Algeria are seeking to be closer to Allah, You will cause Your gospel to come into their lives and give them real hope.

Bonus Activity

Hospitality is a hallmark of Bedouin culture. Invite friends over to hear about the Sidi Bedouins and sip Algerian Mint Tea, which, during Ramadan, they may only drink after sunset. Steep 1 Tbsp. green tea with 4 large spearmint sprigs for 15 mins. Add sugar and serve hot.