- 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
Amen… Isaiah 3 vs 10
I think this is fantastic..let us also not forget Him once the victory is won.. He is good and He is God
I raise a HALLELUJA!!What a wonderful God we serve. The Name above all names!Let us be one in God and encourage one another to shine the light to the world! AMEN!!!
We serve a Wonderful and a Mighty God. He will not forsake us. All glory to the King of kings. Amen.
Praise our Father in heaven for He is indeed able to overcome and bring restoration in our beautiful land.
God has answered my prayer. It is high time that we pray for our country in one according. Victory is certain-not by power not by might but by His Spirit and it shall not be otherwise. God bless you men of God.
Bid dat U wil sal geskied
So many times in my life I hit a brick wall or a dead end in my road and I had no way further. Everytime I inexperienced an outcome. Be sensitive to these outcomes in your lives. It is not by luck or by coincidence, it is by God. That is what is going to happen again during and after this election. All honour and praise be to God.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)
14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
God’s Word is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Halleluja, loof die Here!!
Wonderful news,asGod sd, “If my people would humble themselves and pray….
JESUS CHRIST IS OUR ONLY HOPE!!!
Looking forward with great expectation to see how He make Ps85:20-14 alive in South Africa!
Our God opens and closes doors … our trust in Him and Him alone
Wow! Wow! Let Your Holy fire rain down Father. If My people who are called by My Name will humble themselves and pray, only then will I hear from heaven forgive their sins and heal their land… This is what’s happening! All praise and glory belongs to You Lord.
Amen. Ons aanbid n Almagtige God en Vader. Se al klaar dankie vir die omdraai in ons land. God is Almagtig.
In the midst of a seemingly serious storm were are facing in our beautiful country, it’s comforting to know that Christian leaders are uniting in prayer and action to seek God’s will for this nation, so that we can build a future for all citizens of SA with our Heavenly Father as our foundation. We continue to pray for a spiritual revival and for leaders who are God-fearing, honerst in service and leaders of integrity.
Soon our continent of Africa wont be referred to as the Dark continent. Gods light with shine here. It will be a beacon of light and hope for others. Praise God!
Excited about what God is busy doing for our nation. “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord.” (Ps. 244:25)
8 May,election day is so significant regarding this great awakening of all believers in Christ, no. 8 is a new beginning. The number 8 is very significant such that it is used 73 times in the Bible. It is the symbol of Resurrection and Regeneration. In Bible numerology, 8 means new beginning; it denotes “a new order or creation, and man’s true ‘born again’ event when he is resurrected from the dead into eternal life.”Hallelujah!
We will raise a hallelujah and trust God Almighty!! Thank you for godly intervention!
Almighty God is uniting all Christians all over South Africa be excited as our Lord God does his work in the name of Jesus Hallelujah
God sal sy kinders nooit in die steek laat nie Amen
Christ’s kingdom is not of this world. Our goal should not be to capture the government but to spread the gospel. Let us hope in our heavenly citizenship.
I encourage anyone who reads this comment to also read this excellent article:
http://fitl.co.za/2018/09/13/is-there-hope-for-south-africa/
In South Africa’s darkest hour. It is time to experience God’s brightest light.
Starting in +- 1902, Father God has released 100s of Words that He will cause a worldwide endtime revival, starting from CapeTown, by His firstborn Son Jesus & His Holy Spirit of truth in His surrendered people. Now its time, & we decree He exposes, nullifies & destroys EVERY word, plan & work of His enemy the liar towards & in SA, and brings to pass His Kingdom-rule in & through us in these day, amen.
I thank God for raising up people to take the initiative to pray and trust in Him
Faith without action is dead. Christians must unite at all times.
GOD our living GOD, I AM what I AM is in control…through HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST our Saviour, Redeemer, Righteousness and Healer will through His HOLY SPIRIT work all things together for our best and HIS glory!! We pray and believe and ask THY will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. We pray that GOD Almighty must keep your team on the go, that HIS glory must shine upon you and HIS Love abides with you all the time. GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME.
Praise our Holy Father for his love this is the way for our land Amen ABBA Father
Thank you Father God for truly You have stirred this Nation to lift up your name. The unity that the Holy Spirit has brought amongst believers is so beautiful and exciting. And Daniel thank you for sharing your vision in 2014……the fires are burning across our precious country. We shall not stop praying.
Amen, our God is an awesome God He will not leave us nor forsake us, he is in control of our beloved country South Africa.
Prys die Here Hy is groot en almagtig. Ons bid saam en glo in die toekoms van die land. Shalom
Thank you for listening to the voice of God and being obedient to His call.
We stand together with Victory.Thy perfect Will be done.
“I will walk among you and be your God,and you shall be my people. I am the Lord your God, Who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that you should no more be slaves; and I have broken the bars of your yoke and made you walk erect.”
Leviticus 26:12-13
The whole world will see the miracle of God’s purpose in Jesus Name….for this nation and all nations. The prophecies coming in fulfillment. That nobody will ever give the glory to any man but God. For He plans real freedom, peace and everlasting love, which mankind needs and wants, (what the unbelievers don’t realize.) There will be healing for the crying, beloved country that will astound the whole world … believers as well as unbelievers… Can’t wait to see what surprise(s) my Father will reveal to us????
Diana Ross said something during the Leaving Neverland media debacle: “The parents are to blame because instead of protecting their children against possible abuse at Neverland, they themselves were caught up by the phantom, myth and fantasy of Michael Jackson’s music genius” (Not verbatim). I have perused the publications around the “Kingdom Nation” campaign in an effort to pitch my own prayer and praise focus. I realised the immense excitement around what everybody deems to be a good thing. My question is: “Is it a ‘God’ thing?” From my vantage point, and it is subjective, it looks like an action against the ANC government. As Christians, it appears, instead of praying for the government and those in power, we pray against the government and instead of praying for God’s will to be fulfilled and His Kingdom to come, we seek our own desires. (in other words, do we want another Apartheid government?) Instead of framing the current political challenges with our God’s generosity, we frame it with our own fear of poverty. The devil is in the detail. Satan is looking for any form of legal ground to use our expressed desires against us. If we spurn what God has given us, Satan will use that window and give us a government that we will hate even more, if we are not vigilant. I pray that God will open the eyes of the spiritual leaders to act from a place of Divine wisdom and understanding and not from fear or fantasy. To act in protection of God’s flock. The fact that we send our members to the polling booths dressed white raiment, appears to be a noble action, but does that not expose them as targets to possible attacks of political violence? #Justasking. Next question: “What will be our spiritual explanation if after this election through our own doing, Julius Malema emerges as South Africa’s deputy president?”. #justasking
Signed: Kenny 0820722787
A lot of food for thought Kenny
1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
True, we need to b careful of conspiracies against our beloved country. We need to have spirit of discernment, hv ability to distinguish between what’s real Christianity and not. We have to be careful of those who are just power hungry and not really hv interest of the nation at heart. We need to put God in charge of the elections, not human, cos once others are in power, the whole thing will change, back to where we were in Egypt, we don’t want to go back by God’s grace, which is sufficient for all, He is in charge, no matter what the enemy wants or plans, it won’t succeed. We are more than conquerers, as He said in His Word. Real Christians will thank God for the beautiful country and da peace that we have. Once again dear true Christians b warned of those who claim to be godly just to be in power. Let’s allow The Holy Spirit to give us the spirit of wisdom, spirit of discernment during this end days. Remember that Jesus Christ is coming back, so we need to b holy, to live by God’s commandments.
The Lord our Righteousness.
Our Heavenly Father is in control and He is able. We thank you Lord for the change that has already started in the spiritual realm. We praise your Holy Name. Glory to God. Amen
Bly bid vir diegene wat vandag geteken het. Prys die Here ons almagtige God!
Glory to God in the Highest, united we stand in South Africa, divided we fall, one in Christ,so proud of this initiative Amen ? ? Behold I’m doing a new thing, says the Lord…
God keeps his promises and will always be in control. Thank you our creator and peace giver
Dis jammer dat dinge so ver moes gaan voor ons saamstaan om God se aangesig soek maar ja; dis ons antwoord op al ons probleme. Gelukkig is dit nooit te laat nie. God is groot!!!
He is the way the truth and the life who said He would never leave nor forsake us-where ever 2 or more are gathered in His name what ever is agreed upon will be done-Amen
To God be the glory for nations getting together 2 chron 7:14
It is time for change. Praise God for a righteous nation. God is in control and we thank Him for those leaders and parties involved in praying for change. God is ever faithful. May His promises for our country ring true as He leads us all in this time of gathering and prayer.
Never before have I seen such a fantastic response to an article posted by this truly God inspired newsline. This is evidence that the prayer of so many Christians who for a while have been earnestly praying for unity in the Body as well as revival in the hearts of the Body … has in fact been heard and is being answered by our Almighty Creator God… we must keep on praying… seeking His face… repenting of our sins… He is going to heal our land. Of that there is no doubt. Blessings to all.
So as Chfistuans in unity, who do we vote for? Who is the righteous party?
God is in control. What peace this leaves in our hearts
This is absolutely wonderful news. God bless South Africa.
Hear the sound of the Lion of Juda, see the fire and the fear in the enemys camp.. For the sound of the Lion of Juda.. Hes roaring again! Theres a new generation rising, a nameless, faceless, placeless tribe.. All they fear is the fear if the Lord.. All they hear is the Lion… Hes roaring, Hes roaring again!!!!! I praise God for our precious rainbow nation, every tongue and tribe. God bless you all my brothers and sisters in Christ!