SHOWERS OF GOD'S GOODNESS

This photo of the Naute dam near Keetmanshoop in the Karas region tells the story of God's goodness.

Good rains have been measured in many parts of the country:

Otjiwarongo between 9 & 20 mm;
Usakos 10 mm;
Otjinene 12 mm;
Mariental 12,4 mm;
Katutura 14,2 mm;
Erundu 16,9 mm;
Goedemoed 17 mm;
Karibib 28 mm;
Ruacana 40 mm;
Helmeringhausen 43 mm;
Windhoek 45 mm over two days;
Mata-Mata road 100 mm.

Light rains were also measured in Rundu, Grootfontein, Buitepos, Gobabis, Keetmanshoop, Opuwo en Omaruru.

The Hardap dam is now at 57% of its capacity and the Okavango rivier is already flowing way above normal at 6,34 meter.

Source and photo: http://www.republikein.com.na

Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest. Jeremiah 5:24

Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. Hosea 6:3

Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. Joel 2:23

God bless Namibia!

OUTCOME OF ELECTIONS DISPUTED

Nine Namibian political parties dispute the outcome of the November 2009 elections and have asked the High Court to declare the National Assembly election held on November 27 and 28 null and void. Apart from the nullification of the results, the parties have also asked the court to order a recount of all votes cast in Windhoek.

Law experts say submitting evidence to respondents is crucial, as they would be required to base their opposing affidavits on such “evidence”. Experts further say that any nullification of the election results would be based on “substantial evidence” pointing to irregularities that might have cost parties parliamentary seats or that have robbed their presidential candidates an opportunity to go to State House.

The case will be heard on February 5 and the next Government is due to be sworn in around March 21.

Source: http://www.newera.com.na Photo: http://www.sabcnews.com

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving bmade for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Please pray that -

• The truth about Elections 2009 will be revealed.
• All parties involved in this court case (Government / Electoral Commission of Namibia / Political Parties / Lawyers and Judges) will act in a biblical manner and stand up for what is right.
• Confidence will continue in the democratic process in Namibia.
• All will remain calm and that we will continue to live in a peacefull country.
  

God bless Namibia!

POHAMBA SAYS: "STOP IT!”

In his New Year message for 2010, His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia addressed the serious problem of alcohol abuse in Namibia:

He made a call on the nation to confront the problem of alcohol abuse meaningfully in our society: “I wish to call upon parents to lead by example and encourage our children to refrain from alcohol abuse. The danger signs are there for everyone to see. The problem of alcohol and drug abuse continues to erode our social fabric. Many of our citizens have been enslaved by alcohol, resulting in loss of employment, neglect of families, poor health and destruction of family lives through violence.The negative consequences of alcohol abuse on our society are just too many to mention.

He said: May I call upon our churches and civil society organizations to intensify campaigns to promote sobriety as a more preferable lifestyle. Let our nation make a clean start in the New Year and break the chains of alcohol abuse in our communities.”

Let pray against alcohol abuse in Namibia. Let's trust that our people will turn to God!

The Bible is clear on this matter: Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:17,18

POHAMBA SAYS: “HELLO 2010”

In his New Year message for 2010 by His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia highlighted the following issues for Namibia -

• A call for greater efficiency, effectiveness and speed on the part of all officials entrusted with the implementation of Government policies and programs.
• A call on all fellow Namibians to contribute in the task of nation building, to build Namibia and make our country prosperous by working together in unity of purpose and action to carry our country forward towards the achievement of our national development objectives, documented in Vision 2030. The president said: “I believe that with unity, no challenge will be too great and no obstacle will be insurmountable. We can achieve our goals if we join hands and work together as members of one team.”
• A call upon all Namibian people to stand together in unity, irrespective of their race, gender, political affiliation, social status or religion, to make Namibia a winning nation, a place where all our people can enjoy the fruits of independence and realize their fullest potential.
• A call to work together for the social and economic well-being of our country and all her people, by addressing the existing inequities in the distribution of the country’s wealth. It is a matter of concern that Namibia has the unenviable distinction, as a country with the most skewed income distribution in the world.
• A call to place increased focus on narrowing the gap between the rich and poor members of our society, as a means of creating social justice in our society. A call upon the private sector to join in finding practical, durable and sustainable solutions to this challenge.
  

Please read through this speech and “spread it out before the LORD” in prayer. 2 Kings 19:14

Pray through each point. Pray these points into existence. Pray that Namibia will prosper and be a blessing to her people and to the peoples of Africa in 2010.

LORD, DISTURB US IN 2010

Disturb us, Lord, when
We are too well pleased with ourselves,
When our dreams have come true
Because we have dreamed too little,
When we arrived safely
Because we sailed too close to the shore.

Disturb us, Lord, when
With the abundance of things we possess
We have lost our thirst
For the waters of life;
Having fallen in love with life,

We have ceased to dream of eternity
And in our efforts to build a new earth,
We have allowed our vision
Of the new Heaven to dim.

Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly,
To venture on wider seas
Where storms will show your mastery;
Where losing sight of land,
We shall find the stars.

We ask You to push back
The horizons of our hopes;
And to push into the future
In strength, courage, hope, and love.

Sir Francis Drake -1577

Let us pray for Namibia, that God will disturb us and push us into 2010 with His strength, courage, hope and love. Pray that we will be changed and that we will build His Kingdom.

This, then, is how you should pray: "‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:9-10

May you be blessed and may you be a blessing!