What strikes you when you hear words like witchcraft,
voodoo, native doctor and the likes? Depending on your worldview, you might experience a range of emotions: maybe fear, horror, anger, or even outright denial. 
Is it occultism,
supernatural powers, manipulation, magic, tricks? We are all free to choose what to believe or
feel. Witchcraft as a tradition is
accepted and practiced in many parts of the world, Sudan inclusive. But the
leaders of Yei have had enough.
were arrested by the police in Yei and paraded publicly for the entire town to
see at the Freedom Square. I was there and gladly so too. It was a spectacle of
sorts. Their charms and other materials were burned and the foreigners among
them deported.
this is not spiritual revival yet. Until their victims begin to confess and
repent publicly too, there’s not much to celebrate.
These men and many others who escaped have played god in
Yei for too long. Calling themselves weird names with Dr. attached, feeding on
the pains and insecurities of people, they promise to cure all manner of
illnesses including the dreaded HIV/AIDS. Charms for protection from accidents and gun
shots during war, love portions, conception concoctions, wealth armlets and deadly
poisons are some of their bestsellers.
So, what led to their arrest?
A man who wanted instant riches consulted one of these
men recently and he was told to bring his wife as a sacrifice to the shrine. That too absurd for him to imagine, much less do. So he reported to the police,
who immediately began to investigate. They discovered more than they thought
possible. One sad discovery was the picture of a young girl hanging on the wall
in the home of one of these witch doctors with a “prayer request” attached to
it. It was from someone that wanted her dead. The witch doctor was contracted to
execute the job for a fee. This and other weird findings triggered their arrest. Sadly, some escaped.
People who feel cursed or bewitched come to our church regularly
asking for deliverance. Their stories are always of torments, spiritual harassment,
unexplained illnesses, pain, and of course, the fear of death.
It’s unfortunate to imagine that some of the victims
of these crooks were hurting people, who may have at some time come to the
church, seeking help? People that need the love, assurance and protection the
gospel provides. They may have sat beside us some time ago in our church,
unnoticed. They may be neighbors, hoping we’d connect or visit.
Could it be that God was too slow and uncertain for them?
God acts in His own ways and time.
gospel has not been preached to them with the demonstration of God’s power, which we claim to possess?
What do you think?
Kingdom Exploits With Uche 
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anywayz witchcraft, is real and i think dem guys ve lots of power n the thing is we Christians keep relaxing instead of going into serious warfare coz there is allot that happens in the spirit realm, these people dont sleep or rest till they feel dat watever they are fighting for is dirs yet us Christians lazing around thinkn since the grace is there in abundance we wont be attacked forgetting that in the spirit world its a war and a battle for souls.nywaz guess ve made sense coz gat to go,am time bad.
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You’re correct Sanduu, Christians need to sit up and go on the offensive. But such exploits are only for those that have a tested and true relationship with Jesus. (Dan 11:32)
Please join me to pray fervently for pastors and church leaders in Yei. We didn’t take full advantage of the opportunity this witch doctor’s parade presented.
May God awaken us from our slumber and raise among us men and women who are passionate enough for his glory to suffer for it.
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