Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ Acts 26:18

Unbelievable things are happening in Pakistan; there is turmoil in the government. Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan, even though his wife is in the hospital in England dying of cancer. The High Court, as the highest authority in the country, ousted him on corruption charges. This is the third time he has been ousted and he is banned from taking any political office. His party is the major party; they have just changed the constitution in the parliament so that Nawaz can become president of the party. To try and make people happy, along with it they passed a stricter Islamic law that will make it much harder for Christians and other minorities.

The opposition groups, through their demonstrations, have virtually closed down the streets in Islamabad, the capital.   They are being told to back down or a clash will come in the next day or two. The present Prime Minster who holds a temporary position had to come from the majority party which is Nawaz’s party, but he has little backing from his own party. He really has no power and there is no control in the country.

For example, last time we prayed for US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s trip to Pakistan. He was to mainly meet with the military on the Afghanistan situation. He was kind of undercut by the present government who demanded to be the spokesperson to talk to him. The meeting did not go well.

General Votel, America’s Central Command, has made four trips to Pakistan to try and repair some of what was said. This is in preparation for US Defense Secretary James Mattis’ expected trip to Pakistan next month. For the first time Gen. Votel said both America and Pakistan have a part to play in stopping terrorists from moving back and forth across the border.

PRAISE God for this truth. It is an impossible task unless both sides take part. There always has been quite a clash between Nawaz and the military. The military has done a lot with its last two leaders in taking out terrorists. The military is well liked by the people.   When things have really gotten bad in Pakistan the military has usually had to take over.   The question is will American allow the military to take over. This is a very MIXED up situation.

HOW DO WE PRAY

Pray: for Nawaz, who has been voted out, to leave without destroying the country.
Pray: for the clash that is coming between opposition groups and the authorities.
Pray: 'May God intervene'. There are positives and negatives on both sides.
Pray: for America’s position in all of this. For Gen. Votel and Gen. James Mattis of America to be able to meet with the military. For better understanding between both sides.
Pray: that Christians will not be suppressed even more.
Pray: for preparations for a prayer team going to Pakistan. One person has received his visa. Places to stay have been worked out.

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