In light of Mubarak's resignation last night and in preparation for Monday, the Sunni-ruled Bahrain government is doing what it can to quash Shi'a protesting efforts. Following Kuwait's lead, the government is giving each of it's Bahraini citizens 1000 BDs ($2650).
Click here for the Al Jazeera article about it.
We have no idea what this could really mean for Bahrain. Rumors are flying, but until Monday, it's all conjecture. One local Bahraini said that the protests will aim to free political prisoners, oust the Sunni leaders, and gain Shi'a representation is government. However, she said she won't be attending because she has to go to work. Since most of Bahrain is fairly wealthy, and the economic issues that plagued Egyptians aren't as pressing here, it is my opinion that most Bahrainis will skip the protests and stay at work. Only time will tell. At worse, our internet and wireless lines could be shut down, so if I am out of communication for a day or two, there is no need to worry.
Last night, I was able to watch the celebration/euphoria outside the Egyptian embassy from a nearby rooftop. It was relatively orderly, but people were driving around with flashing lights and blaring horns, waving Egyptian and Bahraini flags. It reminded me of the way college towns are after a big football win.
Please pray that the Lord will use the events here for His glory and to draw people to Christ, and that my team and I can be instrumental in doing so.
