I remember being "hit" pretty hard with the reality of a broken Zimbabwe while in Africa. We spent a few days in good intercession for the country, cementing even further a desire to see justice reign. Since then, I've been following the situation--sometimes more religiously than others.
Since the elections in March, the country has continued to see political unrest, violence, and coercion by powerful leaders. China tried to send a shipment of arms into the country via SA (denied) and Moz. (denied). Ridiculous. With violence and tension growing, the run-off elections were going to be held this coming Friday. However, yesterday I read that the opposition (to Mugabe), Tsvangarai, backed out. He didn't want to run in an election whose outcome would be determined by Mugabe himself, as violence, bribery, and oppression break out against all that oppose him. Zim officials have said the run-off will still go ahead...
Yes, we must continue to pray that Justice would reign down. We must seek the Lord's will--how would you have us pray, Father? Would hardened hearts soften towards righteousness, truth, and beauty!!
The BBC has several articles online if you're interested in reading further. These are just my own thoughts and reflections. See more HERE.
2 comments:
I would bet good money that the opposition backed out because Mugabe threatened to move the stakes from "thousands beaten" to "thousands killed"... he said as much, anyway -- that he backed out because he wouldn't see more of his supporters killed (eight so far)...
"China tried to send an arms embargo..." ? Tried to send in arms?
i think you'd probably be right. so much corruption in these political circles...
thanks for the correction :)
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