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Ready and waiting, a family of six from the U.P. of Michigan is following God’s call to minister in the Solomon Islands. As this family is on the cusp of a new life in a new place, I am moved to pray for the people they are called to serve.
As a Christian community, let us join in prayer for the people of the Solomon Islands. Pray for wisdom in combating Covid 19, the translation of the Bible into every language spoken there, and spiritual revival in the churches.
Covid 19 Response
A nation of approximately a half million people, the Solomon Islands has kept the number of Covid 19 cases low. This is the result of government lockdowns and tight restrictions of people leaving and entering the country. With the spread of Covid 19 contained, the lockdowns have made it difficult for ministries on the islands to continue their work. Unlike the U.S., technology and internet access are not readily available or reliable. People in the Solomon Islands depend on gathering together to stay in touch. As aid from developed nations makes it way to the Solomon Islands, we can pray that people will be able to gather, so ministry may continue.
Bible Translation
Despite English being the official language of the Solomon Islands, only 2% of people speak it. About fifty percent speak the trade language, Pijin, but most islanders speak one of almost 80 local languages. Reading God’s Word in the language in which one dreams, thinks, and prays is transformational. Currently the Zabana people anticipate a complete translation of the New Testament in 2021. There are missionaries waiting to enter the country to help with the translation effort. The delays are caused by Covid 19 restrictions. Please pray that the Zabana translation will cross the the finish line with few obstacles.
Spiritual Revival
Although many churches exist throughout the Solomon Islands, there is great need for revival. Amongst the organizations that write about how to pray for the nations, this is a common prayer request. Some who claim to be Christian adopt animism and magic into their belief system. Revival that aligns the people and culture with the truth of God’s Word is needed. Pray for the Holy Spirit to ignite a revival in the churches, so many may know Jesus is “the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
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