Kef, located in the mid-portion of this border region with Algeria, has a sensational mountainside perch, overlooking pine groved hills. In these beautiful foothills of the Atlas Mountains, there are excellent water springs. At the center of Kef, an ancient water source with spiritual history pre-dating Islam is visited by many who take the “holy” water to sprinkle in their homes as a means of blessing. A harvest festival includes traditional pilgrimage to this spring, with extravagant feasts to usher in a good harvest season. Faith in such practices usually results in cycles of bondage, deception and despair; Kef is known among Tunisians as the center of marabout practice (intercession to and veneration of saints or godly people who are deceased).

It is not surprising, therefore, that there has been little growth in the Kingdom in this region. If there are hidden believers, prayer for their growth and for their  light to be revealed is essential, as “a city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Pray for the Light to break through the darkness with a new dawn of hope for this city and region.

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. Matthew 5:13-15

The following scriptures may be useful to fuel your prayers: Isaiah 45:8, Isaiah 41:18, Ezekiel 47:1-12

There are spiritual fortresses in this city. Please pray for God’s intervention on the Muslim population here that denies the basic fundamental principles of the Christian faith. Pray against fear, both of the community and of offending God. Ask that the spiritual heritage that has made the people of this city resistant to the Gospel will be broken.