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Arab Tribes of Northern Africa

Arab tribes do not celebrate Christmas. In their worldview, they consider the story of Christmas to be very heretical. The ideas that God would come to earth, that God has a Son, that God would identify with humanity in such a humble way . . . are forbidden thoughts. And yet, the comfort and joy available to believers at Christmas is based on these very truths. Thankfully, despite the fact that most Arabs do not yet believe these truths, they are eager to accept invitations to celebrations. Ask the Lord to work in this season that reminds the world of Immanuel, God with us. Pray that the good news, which provides genuine comfort and joy, will be communicated clearly. Pray that Arab tribes will know the beauty of Isaiah 9 personally: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. . . . and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:2, 6 ESV).