Shan Dai Advocacy

1 Kings

March 23, 2007 on 12:55 pm | In His First Bible, Old Testament, PrayerGrams |

Almost everyone enjoys a good competition. Years ago, on top of Mount Carmel, Elijah and King Ahab had a heated showdown to prove to all who was the One True God. Tension built as the event got underway. The prophets of Baal were assembled and all the people gathered around. Getting the crowd involved, Elijah called out asking a question that evangelists now are asking the Shan Dai, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal (or Buddha or a spirit) is God, then follow him!” (1 Kings 18:21). Two altars were set up and bulls prepared upon them. Ahab’s god, Baal, did not respond even when the prophets cut themselves in an attempt to wake him up. When it was Elijah’s turn, he called for water to drench the sacrifice, even filling a trench that was dug around the altar. Elijah then prayed on behalf of the people and God answered mightily; the fire of the Lord fell! Lord, like the people in Elijah’s day, some Dai people want to embrace You without giving up allegiance to the worship they are familiar with. God, we pray for the Shan Dai to know You as the One True God and call out, “The Lord—He is God! The Lord—He is God!” Lord, please show them that You alone are worthy to follow, and give them the courage to pursue You completely and wholeheartedly, in spite of what is comfortable.