Why this Blog?

I do not subscribe to any political party but I am very passionate about seeing God’s agenda fulfilled in Africa. As a disciple of Jesus Christ who has heard God’s prophetic destiny for this great continent I cannot be indifferent about the whole socio-economic mess in Africa. That is why in this blog I want to sit as a watchman upon the walls and share some random reflections on what is happening in various countries of Africa.

In the past 14 years my missionary work has taken me to different parts of Africa and the alarming level of abject poverty among the masses has troubled me without cease. And what disturbs one the most is the fact that there are enough resources especially in Africa to make almost all Africans have their basic needs provided for. If there is one word to qualify what I see it is this: WASTE. Yet the waste that hurts me the most is the waste of human lives.

Most of the problem lies with bad leadership. But I believe the Church of Jesus Christ in Africa must lead the way. Yes there is an explosion of spiritual activities and massive influx of people into the churches. Yet it is often misleading to measure revival by the numeric growth of the church. True revival is measured by how much of a salt and light the Church is becoming in the society. True religion is not in how much you can accumulate but in how much you can give. It is in remembering the poor, the orphans, and the needy. The gospel of Jesus is one of compassion. It is not one of a 'dog-eat-dog' race to 'make it' at all cost 'in Jesus' Name'. But I am very hopeful because it is a new day in Africa. Things are changing – the political stability and economic growth in Ghana; the changes in Liberia and the hunger in many quarters for more of God. As one that is praying and watching for the promises of God to be fulfilled I watch out and rejoice at every progress. Africa is still a long way to what she can be. But she is changing.

I am never satisfied with pointing out the problems I want to be a part of the solution. This is why I want to keep praying and sacrificing and challenging others. I believe God is at work in Africa. I believe the gospel of Jesus is the answer. I believe that in the midst of this mess God is raising up a new generation determined to pay the price to make a difference. They are not so many yet but the ranks are growing. Let us keep praying and not faint.