Kisumu: A channel to a country Healed!

The Kisumu pastors’ meeting was nothing short of amazing. Pastor Oscar shared from Daniel about the six tests that church leaders need to pass in order to remain credible.
The rest of the session was marked by confession, repentance and reconciliation as the leaders of the church pleaded for mercy on behalf of this city. Church fathers led by Bishop Njiiri (Kikuyu) and Arch Bishop Silas Owiti (Luo), spokespersons of the different tribes, led the reconciliation between the tribes.

More was to come. Bishop Njiiri is the presiding Bishop of the Kenya Assemblies of God and for 18 years, Rev. Zephania Ouma Orao (the Chairman of the Kisumu pastors’ fellowship) was his executive general secretary. But Rev. Orao later left to start his own ministry leaving a very bitter taste in the mouth of Bishop Njiiri for many years.

Today Msafara brought these two men together and as the elders of the different tribes were reconciling, Bishop Njiiri chose to publicly forgive his onetime general secretary. Oh what a beautiful act of unity and humility it was as these church fathers reconciled, forgave and expressed love one to another. Bishop Njiiri even went ahead to bless Rev. Orao and his ministry in this lakeside city.

If there is anything that God did in Kisumu, it was the healing and reconciliation between these two church fathers; a flame that we believe will spread to the rest of the nation.

The Prayers too were amazing as the Spirit of God led the pastors to pray for the historical covenants that have led to bitterness, frustration, anger and violence. God’s Spirit was evidently setting free the nation of Kenya as the broken bonds between Luos and Kikuyus were renounced. The altars of the spirits of Ramogi (Luo) and Mumbi (Kikuyu) that supposedly determine the leadership of these two communities were broken and forever rendered powerless.

According to Pastor Simon Mbevi, our prayer general, “the war in Kisumu is won and all that remains is the celebration of this victory.“

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Wasafiri Testimonies

Up until yesterday, John was not a believer. He was one of those Kenyan young men who were involved in the post election violence and looting. He confessed that he barricaded roads, organized looting and violence and led the hate groupthink against certain communities.

How he got onto the Msafara is a mystery in itself but today John is a new creation in Christ as he received Christ yesterday.He confesses that God used the Msafara to bless him. Pray for John as he starts on a spiritual walk. Pray that the good Lord would establish him in the faith and that the good work started will come to completion. May he be a light as he heads back to his neighborhood to shine forth the love, peace and blessings of Christ.

Day 8 Msafara – Kisumu Working with IDPs

Day 8 Msafara – Kisumu Pastors’ Meeting

Prayer Corner 8

While the warm reception in Kisumu was a blessing, it does not mean that the war is over. Actually, the battle is even hotter in this city. There is a lot of resistance in Kisumu and one can sense hostility on the ground. We will as such only win the battle for this city through a power encounter. Pray that God mighty in battle would fight this battle for us. Pray that every altar dedicated to satanic forces would be broken and that no demonic prince would have a hold over the city or its inhabitants.

Pray for spiritual protection for the Wasafiri. Pray particularly for Pastor Simon Mbevi who is our War general as he leads the forces of God on the offensive. Pray for protection, refreshing and strength. Continue praying for the leadership of Msafara; that God would not allow any counter attacks from the enemy on them or their families.

Pray for restoration in this city. Pray that God would restore the fortunes of this city, the fortunes of the church and that God would once again gather His people in the city.

Pray against the spirit of negative ethnic stereotypes in this city. Pray that the tribes in this city would live in harmony. Pray for a continued healing in Kisumu.

Kisumu experienced a lot of bloodshed. Pray that the blood of Christ would atone for the blood that cries out for atonement in the city. Pray for forgiveness and against the spirit of vengeance.

Speak against the historical covenants that were taken against the Luos as a tribe that have resulted in bitterness, frustration and hurt. Pray that these oaths would be broken and that the Luos as a people would rise up to their God given mandate in the country.

Covenants between Luos and the Kikuyus have not been honored in the past. Deal with the powers that lead men to break these covenants. Pray that God would destroy the powers that are bent on causing mayhem between these two tribes. Speak a blessing over the new covenant that President Kibaki and Hon. Raila signed to end the crisis.

Pray against the spirits of manipulation and frustration. Pray that God would judge anyone who frustrates this agreement for the sake of our country. Pray that the new covenant between Raila and Kibaki would be a blessing to the nation. Protect and bless the agreement in the name of Jesus.

Speak to the altars in Luo Nyanza and central province that seek to empower politicians.

Speak a shaking over the all these altars by the powers of the Almighty. Pray that our leaders would only come from the Lord. Invite God to come and reign in these two provinces and that through these, the blessings would flow to the rest of the nation.

Day 7 Msafara – Inside Kisumu

Who was entering Kisumu that a police outrider with a blazing siren would go ahead of their convoy? Was it a homecoming for the area member of parliament? Was it a celebration of a victory won by somebody? Was this a civilian coup with flags flying on the buses? Anybody would be forgiven for such thoughts as the Msafara procession entered the city.

We entered the city to a ginomous welcome from the local pastors. It was as if the Ark of the Covenant had entered the territory of Israel. The song and dance was a remarkable sight as praises rent the air, maybe prophetically pointing to the victory ahead as we ask God to cleanse and free this city.

The on and off power hitches did not deter the crowd as people stood in the rain to celebrate victory for the city. This was clearly a power show down between the forces of evil and the Spirit of God as we seek to possess the land. Pray that the strongholds are broken as the Wasafiri ‘trample over scorpions and snakes’ in Kisumu.

Thank God for the warm reception by the pastors and pray that the same reception would be in the heavenlies to the prayers of the saints.

Finally entered Kisumu

Beloved Brethren,
Greetings in the mighty and precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for doing battle with us in the heavenlies in prayer.

We have finally entered the city of Kisumu. We got here shortly before 6PM to a tumultuous welcome by the local pastors who drove along with the Msafara 6 buses and cars complete with police outriders! If this is a sign of things to come, then the Msafara is likely to end on very high note.

Eldoret was superb. We had fears and reservations about the place but the Lord surprised us. Mombasa had been number one in terms of breakthrough in warfare until we got to Eldoret.

The kind of healing that the Lord performed in Eldoret is beyond our wildest imagination. Pastors across tribal lines brought repentance to God and to one another, forgave each other and washed each other’s feet. We crowned it with Holy Communion. It was awesome! The Lord gave us a sign of rain in the evening as acceptance of the prayers that were offered to Him.

Please pray for the deep healing needed in Kisumu. Kisumu had the second highest mayhem of death and destruction of property after Eldoret.

Pray for the Msafara team for energy to get through with the final leg of this great prayer warfare. Ask the Lord to shield us from any mischief the devil may want to visit on us.

Pray asking the Lord to silence the deep altars of witchcraft, divination, sorcery and idolatry from speaking to Nyanza and indeed to this nation once and for all.

Ask the Lord to give us discernment as to what needs to be done as we have only two days here in Kisumu.

Thanks for praying for the soul of Kenya.

In Christ,
Pst Israel

Kisumu: When the Ark returned to the City.

The Ark of the Covenant signified God’s presence and dwelling amongst His people. That is why the Israelites shouted, cheered and played every kind of music when the ark came into the city (1 Chronicles 15:28ff). The entire city partied. This was the atmosphere when Msafara drove into Kisumu. The crowd was charged and there was a spontaneous burst of praise as the wasafiri alighted from their buses to join in the dance and jubilation. Thank God for the warm reception that this city accorded Msafara. Pray that Just as the Ark represented God’s presence, through Msafara, God’s presence and glory would fill this lakeside city.

Psalm 24:1 says that the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Claim the city of Kisumu for God; declare God’s reign and dwelling in this city. Pray that every living being in Kisumu would turn to God in repentance and humility.

The Psalm goes on to say in verse 3 and 4 that only those with clean hands and pure hearts, who also have not bowed down to idols or sworn deceitfully can ascend onto God’s holy mountain. Confess on behalf of the city for all Sin. Repent on behalf of Kisumu for the blood that was spilt, innocent lives that were taken and the senseless destruction of property that took place during the post election crisis. Pray that in God’s mercy, He would once again restore this city to his holy mountain; that God’s dwelling would be with the people of Kisumu.

Verse 5 says that these people would receive blessings from God and righteousness from the God of their salvation. Claim blessing for Kisumu: pray that from this lakeside city, the glory of the Lord would spread to the rest of the country. Pray that righteousness and justice would be the foundation upon which the city is rebuilt.

Verse 7 attributes the blessings to the generation of those that seek God. Pray that out of the young people of Kisumu, God would raise a generation of those that seek Him. Pray for the salvation of every young man and woman in Kisumu especially those that were involved in the violence and destruction. Pray for a Spiritual revival in the church at Kisumu.

Verses 7 to 10 command the gates to lift up their heads that the King of glory, the Lord of hosts would walk in. Declare the gates of Kisumu open to the Spirit of Christ. Pray that God would bind the strong man of Kisumu and that any scheming of the enemy in opposition to the Gospel in this town would be torn apart.

Pray that Christ; the King of glory would be exalted and extolled in this city. Pray that out of the altars of worship in Kisumu, true worship will resonate back to God.

Declare freedom for the captives in Kisumu and healing for the broken hearted. Declare that never again shall blood be spilt in this city. Pray for reconciliation and acceptance amongst tribes in Kisumu. Pray for healing!

Pray for the unity of the church in Kisumu. Pray that any barriers that may have been built by the evil one amongst the clergy would be broken and that a new found unity would accompany the spread of the Gospel in this city.

Pray against the powers of the occult in Kisumu. Declare the kingdom of God above the city Kisumu.

Miracle in Eldoret

Pastor M. writes:

Eldoret had been undergoing a major dry spell by the time we got there. During our rally there, Pst. Simon who was leading prayers prayed that it would rain that evening. By the time we got to Kisumu, the texts were coming in – it was raining in Eldoret! We need to continue praying for good rains as many parts of our country are facing a drought, that could put at risk the most vulnerable among our citizens.

Day 7 Msafara – Eldoret: pictures from Prayer Service