The cost of Christian burials in Indonesia have kept some interested Muslims from converting to Christianity. Muslims do not pay burial fees.
The cost of Christian burials in Indonesia have kept some interested Muslims from converting to Christianity. Muslims do not pay burial fees.
Mar. 27, 2025 | Indonesia

Obstacles Used to Suppress Gospel Advance

[123] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Indonesia.

In a Muslim-dominated area of Indonesia, several different obstacles cause Muslims to hesitate placing their faith in Christ. Prohibitions against Christian burial in common cemeteries and exorbitant fees for Christian burial in approved locations remain a stumbling block for many who have expressed genuine interest in converting to Christianity. The cost of burial in an approved Christian plot can cost up to a few months’ wages, whereas Muslims can be buried for free on any private land. In the same area, front-line workers also cite problems such as village leaders forbidding access to certain areas for discipling new believers, mosque leaders breaking into worship gatherings and forbidding them from continuing, and landowners blocking roads leading to churches. Pray that none of these obstacles will restrain the advance of the gospel in Indonesia.

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  • Dear God, I knew friends who lived in Indonesia. That might not happen today. I pray you will keep these people of yours safe and strong. I pray those who have shown desire to follow Jesus know that the only burial that matters is the burial of self of surrender if the heart and in baptism, the symbol of His death burial and resurrection. Amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • In the sacrificing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Elyon, God Most High, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness as Indonesian Christian remember Jesus. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • O Father open the eyes of our brothers and sisters Lord, do not let the small obstacles and the lies of the enemy keep our brothers and sisters from coming to the faith. Father their burial as muslims may be free but there is no life after that burial. Their Christian burial costs money because after that burial is when their life only truly begins.
    Estee C - South Africa
  • Oh God, we recognized darkness' feeble attempts at thwarting the advancement of the gospel and we ask for You to raise up bold MBB's to resist these efforts and fill them with the Holy Spirit to accomplish the task of sharing Jesus throughout Indonesia and provide miraculous protection physically and spiritually in order to continue this critical work.
    Forrest B - USA
  • In the guiding name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, God Who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ. we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Indonesia. We ask for healing, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to go before, to encamp around, and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God,I pray that in spite of all the hindrances the enemy places in the way, that people who seek you will find their way to you and place their faith in you through Jesus Christ.I pray that their needs will be provided for in abundance and they will see tangible answers to prayers that will encourage them to stay strong in you.In Jesus name,amen
    Julia F - USA
  • OLORD, May Jesus & his salvation be lifted up in Indonesia. Wipe away these burial obstacles placed by satan to discourage your children. Find a way to go around these problems. Nothing is impossible with you. Open hearts to receive your mercy & forgiveness even in this roadblock. May Jesus reign in Indonesia. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our Indonesian brothers and sisters and their willingness to follow You despite opposition. We pray that no obstacles would stand in the way of the advance of the gospel in Indonesia: not exorbitant burial fees, not blocked roads or forbidden access not mosque leaders breaking into worship gatherings. May Your people stand strong.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear God, Your Word says that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Your Church h. Please destroy every obstacle to Muslims placing their faith in Christ. Thank You. In Jesus' Name.
    Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • I thank you that nothing is more powerful than the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May it continue to spread in Indonesia. In Jesus name, amen.
    Robert C - USA
  • Lord,cause Indonesian Christians to form federations of charity that help members to meet their needs in every circumstance.Give them wisdom to overcome every roadblock intended to persecute them.Cause their light to shine very brightly,favorably impressing non-believers whose hearts are being softened to trust Jesus.Give more courage to walk in faith.
    Danae V - USA
  • Abba, I pray You would reveal Yourself in a most powerful and undeniable way to those who seek to leave the Muslim faith and surrender to You. Give them the strength to stand against wicked opposition. Reveal to them that You will provide the way for them to bury their dead without compromise in Yahusha's name. Thank You Abba in advance. Amein!
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Dear Lord, remove every obstacle that is preventing Muslims from coming to Christ in Indonesia. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Our Father, Your children are facing very real problems, especially with the need to bury their dead, and other problems people around them are causing. Rise up and scatter Your enemies. Help Your children find ways to work around the obstacles being use against them. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Please Lord stop these crazy fees on Christian burial areas please allow Indonesians to worship You freely and I pray that many accusers would come to know You, in the Mighty Name of Jesus
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • In the giving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness for Christians in Indonesia. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, you are no stranger to wicked schemes. Bring your comfort to our believing brothers and sisters in these Muslim-dominated area of Indonesia. May their light shine brightly in the darkness, so that the persecutors wonder about you, and turn, and seek you. Your Kingdom come to these Muslim-dominated area of Indonesia.
    Jim T - USA
  • Lord, You are sufficient to care for all the needs of Your own in Indonesia. I pray for a fruitful harvest and peace of mind for those considering faith in You. I pray they would see the value of knowing Your love outweighs their earthly security. I pray they would truly understand Your sovereign grace, Your love, and gift of eternal life from Christ!
    Peggy S - USA
  • Amen, may there be freedom for the Gospel to be preached.
    Paola M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the faithful believers in Indonesia. Keep them from being discouraged by the discrimination and persecution. I pray that those who cause harm will be convicted of their need for Christ and be saved in Jesus' name.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for preserving our brothers and sisters in Christ in Indonesia through all these difficulties. When roadblocks are put up, show them a way around. Give them wisdom and grace and help them to find a way to worship you and fellowship and grow with other believers. Open the hearts of the persecutors to accept the truth.
    Margaret H - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You are faithful and strengthen and protect our brethren from the evil one. May they have a stalwart heart, relying on You to direct them and counsel them in the way they should go, full of a reverence for You as Your wisdom in them manifests. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. The battle belongs to the Lord. No weapon formed against us shall prosper. In Jesus' Name we cast down & bind these methods. May Your abundant provision be set before those who choose You. Provide through Your servants the need. Give strength to travel the narrow path. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • I will build My church, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it. You mind blinder that blinds the people of Indonesia, I bind you in the name of Jesus. Loose the Spirit of Truth upon them, that the light of the gospel shines on them. Lord of the Harvest, send forth laborers into Your harvest. No weapon formed against you shall prosper....
    Elsie B - Canada
  • I know very little Father God but I do know this: nothing can stop You. No roadblock, no mosque leader, no cemetery fee can stop the truth of Your love for us & the provision of Your salvation. Overcome these obstacles as only You can, the Waymaker. You are the light in the darkness. May Your light shine brightly in Indonesia & bring glory to Your Name
    Jason R - USA
  • I know very little Father God but I do know this: nothing can stop You. No roadblock, no mosque leader, no cemetery fee can stop the truth of Your love for us & the provision of Your salvation. Overcome these obstacles as only You can, the Waymaker. You are the light in the darkness. May Your light shine brightly in Indonesia & bring glory to Your Name
    Jason R - USA
  • Jesus please remove the obstacles the devil has put in the way of Christians in Indonesia in Christ name we ask thank you God
    Craig M - USA
  • Dear Lord we know that whatever does not kill us will make us stronger. You have promised in Your Word that You will never leave us nor forsake us. Whatever we get to You will get us through. Please help these Christians experience Your comfort and peace as they navigate their newfound relationship with You.Help their faith and love bring others to You
    Donna H - USA
  • Father, thank you for how you are working in Indonesia. Please continue to draw people to a saving relationship in Jesus. When the enemy intends for evil, placing obstacles before the people, turn into good and use in a way to bring even more to Christ. Accomplish your will in Indonesia. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Lord many are the plans of men to obstruct Your church from thriving and spreading the gospel but You can create obstructions toward those plans. The battle belongs to You and I ask that You will thwart the plans and give Your church protection, provision and encouragement to follow and serve You and one another. Please help them to grow in trusting
    Teresa S - USA
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