Day 24 - Filthy Rags

On Day 24 we pray for Muslims to abandoned works based acceptance and mercy and pursue the righteousness that God requires through Jesus Christ. Transcript:Day 24 Muslims remember the death of Abu Lahab, uncle and opponent of Muhammad. After his death, many dreamed of him in hell, but due to one good deed he had done, not in the worst of hell. The conclusion drawn is that even if you think you’re going to hell, still do good to suffer less. Across the Muslim world, those in suffering are often considered to be bearing punishment for some wrong they have done. We know that even our good deeds are considered as filthy garments and it is only by the perfect life and death of Jesus that we are made right before God. Let’s pray for muslims to know this kind of freedom and wholeness. Father, we thank you that it is those who are broken that are made whole. The Law of Moses brought awareness of sin and our inability to earn our way back into favor with You. But Jesus, you perfectly fulfilled the Law in our place and we are now new creations in you. So We pray for this kind of life and freedom over Muslims today. We pray for a freedom from sin and repentance to accept the humbling but life giving gift of salvation through the blood of the cross.  We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.  Today, consider meditation on Isaiah 64:6-9. IIf you know a Muslim ask them with the intent to listen: Why do bad things happen to people?