- Some members of a team that have been involved in consultations relating to 10 points of Christian consensus. They are, from the left, Dr Ruben Richards, Dr Arno van Niekerk, Errol Naidoo and Advocate Alan Nelson.
A great awakening of God’s people is taking place in South Africa, say a team of Christian leaders who have been working together on a strategy to “peacefully storm the elections to usher in a righteous government”.
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At the heart of their campaign are 10 “Christian Consensus” statements which they say represent what Christians want for SA and which have been endorsed by about two million believers over just a few months, and shared with political party leaders as the proposed basis of cooperation.
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Several high-profile events aimed at raising awareness of the initiative and mobilising Christian voters, are lined up between now and Election Day, starting with a gathering of senior Christian leaders in Pretoria on Saturday to sign a declaration to officially make SA a Kingdom nation, says Dr Arno van Niekerk, one of the team members.
The righteous government election initiative is backed by a major prayer movement co-ordinated by Bible teacher Dr Arthur Frost, who told Gateway News that Christians responding to a campaign to pray blessings over towns and cities of SA have covered thousands of locations. An interactive map and table tracking progress in this campaign will be posted on the website www.greatawakeningsa.co.za, he said.
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He said there were “thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of people”, praying for the Christian leaders’ declaration-signing event in Pretoria on Saturday. He said a call has been made for intercessors to gather at the venue at Doxa Deo Church in Brooklyn from 11.30am to pray for the event which starts at 1pm.
The election initiative began in late January when 200 Christian leaders were asked to list the top 10 values they would want to see implemented if a Christian government was elected. Most of the leaders identified the same values, which became the Christian Consensus that was shared with SA Christians and with political party leaders in meetings at Parliament and at Galagher Estate.
Every political party was invited to meet with the righteous government initiative team, provided that they were in agreement with the Christian Consensus points, said Van Niekerk, emphasising that the campaign was not about political parties but about uniting and activating the Church across every line of division.
“We have prayed at the It’s Time and other events and we have sought the Lord’s face and seen that He wants his people to put their faith into practical action,” he said, referring to Isaiah 59:14 – 16 which speaks about a lack of justice and righteousness because there was no one to intervene.
“From my meetings with political leaders, I can tell you SA is ready for change. These leaders are listening to the voice of God’s people expressed by the Christian Consensus and they are responding with commitments.”
Party leaders who have met with the righteous government initiative team members include Dr Kenneth Meshoe (ACDP), Mmusi Maimane (DA), Mosiuoa Lekota (Cope), Dr Pieter Groenewald (FF), King Bryce Mthimkhulu (ARU), and a representative of IFP standing in for Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Dr Convy Baloyi (ACO) had hoped to attend one of the meetings but was unable to because of an urgent matter.
Van Niekerk said that in the event of an election victory, these parties were committed to putting a righteous president into office, appointing leaders who were accountable to voters, healing the nation and building a prosperous South Africa.
The election focus was just the beginning of the initiative, with the goal of electing a righteous government. Thereafter the focus would be on Christians taking hands to make South Africa a righteous nation, he said.
Referring to the events planned in the run-up to the election, he said: “We need to change the whole atmosphere in the nation with an awareness of God’s presence, destiny and purposes so that drastic change comes on and after Election Day.”
The event schedule is:
Saturday April 6: Christian leaders unite at Doxa Deo Church, Brooklyn, Pretoria at 1pm to sign a declaration to officially make SA a Kingdom nation. Among the leaders invited are Angus Buchan and Advocate Thuli Madonsela. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday April 20: A prayer meeting in Johannesburg at a venue to be confirmed, where political party leaders and other leaders will intercede for SA. The public event over the Easter weekend will not be a political gathering but strictly a prayer meeting.
Saturday April 27 (Freedom Day): Christians will be asked to wear white and take to the streets for #JesusMarches all over SA — big or small. The Christian awakening team are calling it “True Freedom Day” as they aim to bring a massive shift in the nation. A mass meeting will take place at Mount Zion, Germiston. Everyone is welcome.
Election Day: Christians are asked to wear white at the polls. “Seeing each other in the rows to vote, we’ll pray together. A new nation is birthed (Isaiah 66:8),” say the initiative team.
More details about the righteous government initiative are available online at www.greatawakeningsa.co.za
Ek bid dat die leiers wat saamkom onder die leiding van die Heilige Gees hulle aan God en aan mekaar sal onderwerp. Mag daar geen eiegeregtigheid wees nie maar nederigheid om saam as een liggaam vorentoe te beweeg. Ons staan en bid saam om die vuur wat aangesteek word hoog te laat brand! Dankie Jesus!!
Wow ek is net so opgewonde oor ons land en die mense…. Wat n ‘awesome’ nasie gaan ons nie wees wanneer ons ons knie buig en ons harte weer rig na Abba Vader ni.
Our best and most certain solution – we must pray in force
Ek dank God vir die geleentheid om staam te staan in geloof. Vader sê Hy Seën eenheid. Ekself het n opdrag gekry van Hom vir ons gemeensksap te bid. Ek is woonagtig oo die plaas. Alreeds het ek gesien sy Vaderhand is in beweging. En ek glo ons aanbid n God wat meer kan doen as wat ons ooit kan immagine. Ek word tot in die nag wakker met lofsange wat oor my lippe vloei. Dit sal goed gaan met die een wat sy knieg kan my buig voor n lewende God. Maar ek kry die een jammer maar wat sien en nie glo. Hoor maar die ore is toe. Ek is so opgewonde oor my God. Geen aardse ding kan vergrlyk word met n opgewondenheid oor die dinge van die Here nie. Shalom
God het belowe dat as ons terugdraai na Hom toe, Hy ons sal verhoor. Alle eer aan Hom!
Good to hear that Christians are uniting in an effort to get a Christian leadership in South Africa
Thanks for the great initiative. Trust God will be glorified in this matter
From Egypt to Canaan. We are entering into our promised land of true freedom in the name of Jesus Christ . SA will become a true rainbow nations as the Rainbow around the throne of God, so we as a nation will by the grace of God will become a nations that seek the face of God by coming boldly to the Throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace in the time of need.Grace teaches us to deny ungodliness…looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ.How awesome when He return, He will return to a righteous nations .Alleluia …Alleluia Revelation19 SOUTH AFRICA ARISE ,SHINE for YOUR LIGHT has come and the glory of God has RISEN upon YOU!!!
There are many prophecies over our nation. The fire will spread from the Cape all over Africa. Africa will no longer the dark continent but the continent of Light.
Amen and Thanks for Coming in Agreement. LOVE Zech 8:23 Yooohoooo!Amen!Amen!
Amos5:24 But let justice run down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream (flowing abundantly)??
This is great, but I also have two questions, after noting all those present in the first picture and the text list:
1. Has the DA officially changed its attitude on abortion, and their support of the ANC’s anti-Israel rhetoric?
2. Unless the article I saw recently was wrong,it is my considered opinion that Errol Naidoo owes the ACDP members an apology for the unethical and undemocratic way in which he tried to high-jack the leadership of the ACDP. Ushering in a righteous government in SA is what we are praying for but let’s decide from the outset that we shall not tolerate anti-Biblical actions, especially not from people in prominent positions.
Amen
Amen!
Cassie, it is a question I have asked of many Christians who will vote DA, if they still supportive of abortion, JESUS said a little leaven leaves the whole bread, my prayer is that they renounce abortion
Amen. Two good questions. I hope however remains in the Lord.
Just curious why the Anc is not represented on the committee. Thank you Blessings
God is the blessed controller of all things. Thank you Father for the change Amen!
The church is not a building nor is it a denomination. The church is the believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us now stand together as “The Church” and pray for the change that is needed this our country and that the leaders will stand firm together.
Halleluja! Alle eer aan ons Vader. S.A. vir Jesus!
I’m very excited and I pray for a shake in the atmosphere on the day of the elections2019.I pray people will lead this country in Jesus name.Lion of Juda.
Wonderful initiative! Can you please explain to me how signing this 10 Christian Consensus will impact the situation during and after the election…: Will these parties form a coalition or how do you intend to get a victory?
Can you please explain to me how signing this 10 Christian Consensus will impact the situation during and after the election…: Will these parties form a coalition or how do you intend to get a victory?
The church is not a building nor is it a denomination. The Church is the believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Now let “The Church” stand together and pray for the changes that are needed in this our beautiful country.
Amen
Saam sal ons Bid en Glo.
Ons weet dat ons kan Glo aan Sy Beloftes vir ons.
Prys Sy Maam
God is large and in charge and has never failed us yet! T Him e the glory forever and ever!
Amen, Halleluja??????
What will it take for us Christians to stand up in peace and harmony and change the direction of our country into a space where we all can live in acceptance, peace, understanding, love and harmony???? God is great!
God is our refuge and strength!
Believe that God is in control
Dit is fantaties wat julle doen. Dit is on land se enigste redding. Ons moet terug keer na agod, want net Hy kan ons land red van ondergang.
I would like South Africa. And then the whole world to turn back to YAHWEH ABBA.
Our God is good and will hear the prayers for our nation. Come election day I will be dressed in white for our Jesus nation..??
Onse Here Jesus Christus, U het vir ALMAL aan die Kruis gesterf, MAAR ons moet dit aanvaar en ons knie buig voor Hom wat Lewe gee.
Ek kom met gebuigde knieë na U O Heer en bid dat ALMAL sal besef ons Heil lê by U en Net U kan hierdie NASIE red deur Gebuigde Knieë. Amen
Ons GOD is Groot AMEN?
SA is a rainbow nation, meaning God foreknew about it and prepared it for the peace of Jesus. All evil is being arrested by the Fire Holy Spirit, and no one can stand against God’s plan for SA. Amen. Shalom.
Father G-d let Your will be done in South Africa as it is in heaven! Forgive our sins as we have forgiven others.All glory and honour to Your name!
Grote God! Aan U alleen kom toe al die lof en eer en aanbidding. Die mens wik, maar God beskik! Kom Suid-Afrika! …. Draai na God toe!!
This is wonderful work by the organisers, the Lord is with us and will guide us to make the necessary changes
God is n God van orde. Hier kom n ding….God sal regeer en almal gaan kennisneem
Excellent work done we need to change the government and put in God fearing people into parliament to restore SA to be right with God.
ALLE EER AAN JESUS CHRISTUS
Jeremaih.29:11 For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you,says the Lord,thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not evil,to give you hope in your final outcome
Thank You Father, for all Your Blessings!
Zephaniah 3:17 “The LORD your GODis in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior! He will rejoice over you with joy;… He will exalt over you with singing.
Amen.
I praise the Lord for 22nd April 2017. I believe that day something very powerful and amazing happened in the spiritual realm. I pray with everything for the word says “there is power in unity. ‘THE LORD IS OUR ONLY HOPE.We bless every person who is part of this unity in prayer
.All the glory to God.??
“Hy is die beeld vd onsienlike God, die eersgeborene vd hele skepping; Want in Hom is alle dinge geskape wat in die hemele en op die aarde is,wat sienlik en onsienlik is, trone sowel as heerskappye en owerhede en magte – alle dinge is deur Hom en tot Hom geskape. Hy is voor alle dinge, en in Hom hou alle dinge stand”. Kol.15-17. Dit is tot hierdie grote God, ons Vader tot wie ons nou nader in ons gebede,Christus IN ons!
Most wonderful news. High time for change. God bless our land and restore sanity in this madness.
Dankie Almagtige God, ons Hemelse Vader, vir wat U besig is om in ons land te doen. Dankie vir ons land wat regeer gaan word deur die persoon wat U uitgekies het. U IS IN BEHEER EN ONS PRYS EN LOOF U TOT IN EWIGHEID!!!!!!
Ek sien met groot verwagting uit na die verandering wat ABBA Vader in Suid- Afrika gaan meebring. Die gebed van die regverdige het groot krag.
Dankie Abba Vader dat ons in verbond met U staan deur Jesus. U sal ons nooit in die steek laat nie. Ons behoort aan Jesus en is Abraham se nageslag en erfgename volgens die belofte…Gal.3:29
Hoog tyd dat ons as Christene wat as dissipels van Jesus Gods Koninkryk sigbaar moet maak dit ook op al die vlakke van die samelewing sal doen. Dat ons kan help om heel te maak wat stukkend is. Soos Jesus dit gedoen het. Amen.
Amen… Let da Wil of God prevail… We pray for God’s supernatural Breakthrough for South African…. . As we stand in unity.. We Beleive in our prayer answering God.
A religious government is the very last thing we need.
Baie opgewonde en bid saam Vir eenheid onder Alle christene. Pets die Here!
Dankie Here ons Vader. Laat psalm 85:9-14 ons toekoms wees. Mag u altyd oor ons regeer. Ons koning en ons God.
Dankie Vader dat u ons red. Laat Psalm 85:9-14 ons toekoms wees.
Phillippians 4 13 we can do all things in JESUS who strenghens us ! Amen glory be to our GOD and Father JESUS CHRIST