Recent events transpired during the past week have griped the nation and generate much curiosity and questions from all walks of life in Malaysia. The fire bombs and vandalizing of places of worship have also caused much speculations that these are politically motivated. As reported in the media, the places affected are:-
- Metro Tabernacle (AOG), Desa Melawati, 12.15am Friday 8th January 2010
- Assumption Church (Catholic), Petaling Jaya, 4am Friday 8th January 2010
- Life Chapel (Brethren), Section 17, PJ, 9am Friday 8th January 2010
- Good Shepherd (Lutheran), PJ, Saturday morning 9th January 2010
- All Saints Church (Anglican), Taiping, Sunday morning 10th January 2010
- SM Convent (School), beside St. Louis Church, (RC), Taiping, Sunday morning, 10th January 2010
- Melaka Baptist Church (Baptist), Durian Daun, Melaka, Sunday morning, 10th January 2010
- Good Shepherd Church (Anglican), Miri, Sarawak, Sunday afternoon, 10th January 2010
- Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB), (Evangelical), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Monday morning, 11th January, 2010
- Gurdwara Sahib Temple, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Monday evening, 11th January, 2010
- St. Elizabeth Church (Catholic), Kota Tinggi, Johor, Thursday morning, 14th January 2010
The Christian community is jittery but remains calm. There is an air of peace and tranquility as Christians look to God who is sovereign over all. In the midst, Christians have continued to exercise love and have not over-reacted. Much good have come out of these events too. The entire Christian community has become more united. Church across denominational lines has come to know more of this issue and have a better understanding of the plight of our Bahasa Malaysia-speaking brethren. They have learned to stand with these brethren. In turn, the brethren from the Bahasa Malaysia speaking churches have begun to appreciate those from other language groups. The events have also resulted in more fervent prayer as we realize we are not struggling against flesh and blood but principalities and power. All these will only compel us to become a stronger community and a more matured nation.
In the light of these events we would like to call Christians to set aside time to fast and pray for our nation. At the same time let us continue to be watchful and steadfast before the Lord, knowing that our Lord is with us and our faithfulness before Him is never in vain.
As you fast, please pray ….
- Pray for these recent events to abate and not spread to other communities
- Pray that Malaysian Christians and the public in general continue to exercise patience and restrain to allow the Police conduct their investigations.
- Pray for the Police to be able to contain the situation and maintain order in the Country
- Pray for wisdom and favor for the leaders of CFM as they pursue to resolve the ‘Allah’ issue with the Government
- Pray that the events will lead to unprecedented spiritual openness among the Malaysian population
- Pray for the Church to be free from all confusion, speculation and manipulation; that she may know His will to pray effectively
- Pray for the Church to be equipped with longsuffering and endurance in the event of a prolong period of intimidation.
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