Some years ago, Gulnora visited an Uzbek village. “The mullah proudly showed me the new mosque and probably expected criticism from me as a Christian. But I complimented the design of the mosque, and said that I hoped that God’s word would be preached there.”
Gulnoza tells how the mullah was surprised, “when I gave him a copy of the New Testament in Uzbek he took it, touched it with his lips and forehead and finally held it close to his heart. A group of men had gathered around us and when they saw how the mullah received the New Testament with such honor, they also wanted books, but unfortunately I did not have any more with me.”
Recently Gilnore travelled back to the same village. The mullah heard about her arrival and came towards her on the road. While still far off, he called out:
“My daughter! You’ve returned at last! Do you remember that when you were here last time you gave me the New Testament in Uzbek? I am so grateful to you! Now I know every Friday what to read in our mosque, and I have a holy book which shows the way to God in my language. The other books were hard to understand, but this one helps me to prepare my sermons and give hope to those who listen!”
How to Pray
- Pray that many villages would have the opportunity to read the Bible in their own language.
- Pray for an increase of freedom of religion in Uzbekistan.
- Pray for safety, growth, and spiritual maturity for those in underground house churches.
- Pray that local pastors would be taught by the Holy Spirit and lead their flocks to withstand persecution.
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