Preparing for the promised rain

While at a very heated prayer and worship session amidst some friends and Dr John Nyikako in a small shelter in Yei, back in 2007; I had a vision I believe clearly defined my ministry in Yei.

Lost in worship before the Lord, I suddenly found myself on a high hill, overlooking several cities and villages I recognized to be within the borders of the then Sudan. I knew I was looking southward as the sun was now west bound on my right side, calling for dusk.

The Nation was experiencing a prolonged session of drought and food was scarce. As I beheld the lands before me, I was shocked by the dryness of the landscapes from where I stood, as far as I could see.

Then without warning, a thick cloud emerged and rested over one of the villages. Instinctively, the villagers began to shout for joy and gather their buckets and basins to harvest what they believed would be a heavy rain, the first in years.

Sadly, I saw this thick cloud move away slowly and re-positioned itself over another village. The same scenario played out, sudden joy was quickly eclipsed by deep sadness as this same cloud moved on.

The cloud moved to many villages and cities and never gave the rain. I knew those places and recalled my visits there. As the drama continued, I heard a voice behind me say, “Go to Yei and tell them what is coming. Prepare them to receive the rain. It is coming their way soon.”

It all happened in seconds kind of, and I got it. This was confirmation of what I was to do here- Sound an alarm, Prepare a new generation whose hunger for Christ’s glory presses them to wait in anticipation of the promised rain.

God is promising something great, something made in heaven for the sons of men. Our share is near, but we have to prepare to engage it. We have to long for it deep enough to receive it. We could miss it if we wait to see a sign before we prepare.

Abba says, “When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” GOD’s Decree. “I’ll turn things around for you…” (Jer 29:12-14 The Message)

As we gather a few hundreds of students tomorrow for the Students’ Prayer Conference 2012, we’ll set our hearts to seek Him and we’ll certainly find Him.

We’ve endured this pain and heart wrenching disappointments for too long; it’s time to stand in the gap and see Abba turn things around.

“Since before time began no one has ever imagined, No ear heard, no eye seen, a God like you who works for those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 64:4 The Message)

Indeed,  When man works, man works; When man prays, God works.

Will you Stand in the Gap with us for this new thing God has promised in the Nations of Sudan?

 The news out of the two Sudans must change for Abba’s glory and fame.

Author: Uche Izuora

I'm inspired by God’s passion for His name in every generation, which provokes global worship through Jesus Christ. Becoming an emotionally healthy and transformative disciple, I aim to mobilize the Church to engage in cross-cultural missions and raise other like-minded disciples who discover themselves in Christ and seek to present and represent Him as Savior and Lord among the nations northward of Uganda. View all posts by Uche Izuora