South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Scripture: Joshua 1:9 — “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Prayer: Father, give citizens courage to reject intimidation, report wrongdoing, protect peace, and vote responsibly. May we as believers go forth in bold […]
Scripture: Exodus 34:13 — “Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous is a jealous God.” Prayer: Lord, we repent for worshipping mammon, power, and greed, and for allowing the fear […]
Scripture: Psalm 133 — “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down the collar of his robe.” Prayer: Father, establish in every community fresh vision and […]
A delegation of 50 South African pastors and Christian leaders returned from Israel today, after joining an international gathering that brought together pastors and faith leaders from around the world to participate in the Ambassador Summit and Global Prayer event in the Old City of Jerusalem on October 7, marking […]
Scripture: Luke 10:19 — “Behold I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Prayer: May the Church rise in knowledge of her authority, even as the word declares that Jesus made […]
Scripture: John 8:32 — “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Prayer:Lord, let truth, transparency, accountability, and lawful process prevail in every election preparation and result. It is for freedom that You have set us free: free our nation from every yoke of oppression, […]
South African-born pastor, author, and Bible teacher Joseph Chetty has released a memoir, The Anchor Holds: From Apartheid to Purpose: A Journey of Faith and Grace, a deeply personal account of faith, adversity, ministry, and the sustaining grace of God through more than six decades. Born in Durban in 1959, […]
Three years after Hamas terrorists perpetrated the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, murdering 1 200 Israelis and kidnapping 251 people into Gaza, Christians across the world are showing solidarity with Israel. Currently more than 1 000 Christian leaders from 117 nations — including from South Africa and other […]
Scripture:Hebrews 5:14 — “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age… to discern both good and evil.” Prayer:Lord, give us discernment to recognise empty promises, deception, fearmongering, and corrupt motives. We declare the spirit of Absalom shall not be allowed to operate in this hour: we judge […]
Scripture: Colossians 1:13 — “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”Prayer:Lord, deliver communities from intimidation, violence, political fear, and oppression. Establish us in Your love: Your perfectlove drives out all fear.Proclamation: We proclaim freedom, courage, and peace […]