Black Tuesday!

Today is certainly a sad day for South Africa – especially its honest citizens and has therefore been called “Black Tuesday” by die media.  Today, the “Secrecy Bill” has been passed by our government…There is still much speculation as to how this “law” (bill) will be enforced, but it is sad to hear that politicians will be able to hide their corruption behind this new “law” – this in a country, where politicians have proven to “set the standard for corruption”.

As a Christian, I pray for our government.  After all, this is what God’s Word instructs us to do in 1 Timothy 2:1-2: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”  When we pray for our government, the Word of God says that we will have a “peaceful and quiet life”…But today, our freedom and privileges have been taken away – not for our protection, but to “encourage and enforce corruption behind an iron curtain”…Now, only time will tell what the devastating consequences will be…

The word that comes up for me, is the word “transparency” – if you have nothing to hide, you can be transparent – in fact, you should be transparent.  Whilst I understand that certain information should be “classified”, e.g. military information and information of national security – this we will be able to accept and live by, but this “bill” was not created for these purposes – it was created to “protect corrupt politicians”.

As Christians, we should continue to pray for our government, but it is important that our voices are heard, so that the (corrupt) politicians will come to hear about Christ Jesus, repent, turn away from their wicked ways and start living a life of righteousness and holiness.

I want to urge all South Africans to pray for South Africa – our government, our president, Jacob Zuma, our ministers and other officials.  God has an enormous plan for our nation and all of us have a role to play.

In times such as these, I want to urge all South Africans to “speak life” over our nation and our government, even though we might not agree with everything.  This does not mean that we should be silent – no! Not at all.  God expects us to bring “all things into the light” and to expose wickedness and unrighteousness…As Christians, we should be heard, but we should be heard speaking life – not death!  Just look at what the Word of God says about “Speaking Life”:

“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live” - Deuteronomy 30:19 NIV

“The tongue has the power of life and death…” – Proverbs 18:21 NIV

“Likewise, look at the ships: though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines.” – James 3:4 AMP

Therefore, we should speak up and expose things which need to be exposed, but we should also watch what we say (speak).  We should speak life in every circumstance and in every situation, as the direction and destiny of our nation is “in the power of the tongue”…

SO START SPEAKING LIFE!!!

On a lighter note: