Day 20 (Friday 27 August) - IT & Communication

by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer

While the older generations were brought up around television, our youths today are brought up on computers. This worldwide phenomenon has changed our entire culture. With the emergence of global network, information is being disseminated at rapid speed that's beyond any control! The young generations, who have been around computers their entire lives, are able to run businesses faster and cheaper. These young people who are knowledgeable about video, audio and the written word have more potential to change theworld than many corporations.
Today, we see God's hand moving among our youths. They have the potential to change the world and He is preparing a generation of revolutionaries. Those who are destined by God to be a part of this movement will be on the new era of reformation that will revolutionise our world.

Reflection: Dan 12:4 says knowledge will increase in the last days. IT communication has made it possible to acquire knowledge freely and make it available to the rich and poor, young and old.

Prayer Points
■ Ask for forgiveness for the many times we have abused IT technology. We may have used it to cheat on our spouses, avoid spending time with our loved ones, steal intellectual property, download pornography, spread malicious statements, etc.
■ Pray for wisdom and understanding of the times. Pray for strategies on how to use IT to reach and impact generations and nations.
■ Church - equipped to minister to and lead a people living in the information age. Pastors/leaders will be discerning, at the forefront of the cutting edge of new technology for the advancement of His kingdom.
■ Pray for Information, Culture, Communication and Arts Minister Dato' Seri Dr Rais Yatim, that he will personally know the Lord who raised him up for such a time as this.