A Word like this goes along the lines of Jesus prophesying that Jerusalem would be left desolate--but telling His people what to do to prepare. Also, there was the New Testament prophecy that famine was coming to the land and God's people beginning to prepare for it and for providing for the poor.

God does and will warn His people about coming hard times. But I do believe it is Scripturally correct to pray Joel 2 which says,

Joel 2:13-15 "And rend your heart and not your garments. "Now return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness, and relenting of evil. Who knows whether He will not turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind Him, even a grain offering and a libation for the LORD your God? Blow a trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, proclaim a solemn assembly. . .

So, read this word and then let's pray for Africa . . . and the CHILDREN!

--Steve Shultz, THE ELIJAH LIST
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A WONDERFUL AND TERRIBLE WORD FOR AFRICA -- And a Call to pray for the Children in Somalia, Nairobi, and Nigeria

-- A Word through Catherine Brown, Scotland email: catherine@yerton.com

I just felt prompted by the Spirit to write and share a recent vision.

CHILDREN SINGING, "SOMALIA, NAIROBI, AND NIGERIA"

I heard the most glorious sound in the Spirit of thousands of children singing. I could hear African drums playing and the sound lifted me in heavenly joy. The children were singing "Somalia, Somalia, Somalia" and the sound was that of revival. I listened intently, and they sang the names of two other countries - "Nairobi, Nairobi and Nigeria, Nigeria". Even as I type this I can hear the sound of their uplifted voices, gloriously in love with Jesus.

The children were lifting these nations before the throne of God releasing the will of God on the earth. Their praise was the key that unlocked revival. I was reminded of God's word that He has ordained praise on the lips of children and infants, because of the enemy and in order to silence the foe and avenger!

THE SICKLE SWUNG IN AFRICA

I then saw a vision of the continent of Africa and a huge sickle swung from its northern most tip to its southern most tip. This sickle signified the beginning of horrific persecution in the countries that had been sung of. I wept as I heard the children continue to sing. Revival could not be hindered or stopped.

Deep in my spirit, I grieve for those who will give their lives for Christ in Somalia, Nairobi and Nigeria, yet I exalt our heavenly Father for the place of honor amongst the martyrs they will hold.

WE MUST PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN

[THIS IS A CALL] for intercessors around the world to link hands in prayer for Africa and the massive revival amongst children that is about to be birthed there. We must pray for their protection and for their faith to be strengthen.

With love and blessings of peace and grace in Christ Jesus our Savior

Your sister and friend

Catherine Brown, Scotland
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