The word ‘Thanks’ appears 100 times in the NIV version of the Bible especially when adding its use in the word thanksgiving.

Starting with the book of Leviticus, Chapter 7 and verse 12 where it is used in the offering for thanksgiving and in the book of Revelation 11:17 where from verse 16 the 24 elders fell upon their faces and worshipped God saying ‘We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty’. To break down each and every reference of giving thanks to our Father in Heaven would take a book but there is a common thread which one quickly finds and wherein lies the secret of this ministry to the Lord: There is power in giving God thanks that many have not yet tapped into, and He has clearly shown this from the Law down to Jesus giving thanks when he broke the bread at the last supper.

There are 28 psalms that give reference to thanksgiving and we are well aware of Psalm 100 verse 4, that declares we enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. It does not say we enter with Praise and then Worship. Even the Lord’s Prayer starts with hallowing (praising) our father and does not include a declaration of worship.

Here are some references beginning in the book of Leviticus:

Leviticus 22:29 KJVS
[29] And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, offer it at your own will. (Note: thanksgiving is not by coercion or for exchange when wanting something)

2 Samuel 22:50 KJVS
[50] Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. (Thanks and Praise)

1 Chronicles 16:34-42 NIV
[34] Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. [35] Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” [36] Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.” [37] David left Asaph and his associates before the ark of the covenant of the Lord to minister there regularly, according to each day’s requirements. [38] He also left Obed-Edom and his sixty-eight associates to minister with them. Obed-Edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were gatekeepers. [39] David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the Lord at the high place in Gibeon [40] to present burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of burnt offering regularly, morning and evening, in accordance with everything written in the Law of the Lord, which he had given Israel. [41] With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord, “for his love endures forever.” [42] Heman and Jeduthun were responsible for the sounding of the trumpets and cymbals and for the playing of the other instruments for sacred song. The sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. (Note how David realised what the job of the singers and instrumentalists were for – to give THANKS and PRAISE by way of sacred song. Later in the Bible we see how Solomon assigns the singers and after they sing in unison the glory fills the temple and they cannot minister. Nehemiah also finds these levites and assigns them to sing according to this principle established by David.)

1 Chronicles 25:1-7 NIV
[1] David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals. Here is the list of the men who performed this service: [2] From the sons of Asaph: Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the king’s supervision. [3] As for Jeduthun, from his sons: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah and Mattithiah, six in all, under the supervision of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied, using the harp in thanking and praising the Lord. [4] As for Heman, from his sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael and Jerimoth; Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-Ezer; Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir and Mahazioth. [5] (All these were sons of Heman the king’s seer. They were given him through the promises of God to exalt him. God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.) [6] All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the supervision of the king. [7] Along with their relatives—all of them trained and skilled in music for the Lord—they numbered 288.

The list of scriptures showing the pattern of this ministry and whom it was meant to be directed to is clear:
1: It is to give thanks and praise
2. It is to minister to the Lord (there is no mention that they led the people or ministered to them, rather they ministered to God and as they did that He ministered to the people by manifesting Himself and this made them worship.
3. In David’s time they were trained and skilled but also could prophecy with the music.

In these last days it is clear Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit and guess what happens when they are filled:
Acts 2:5-11 NIV
[5] Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. [6] When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. [7] Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? [8] Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? [9] Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, [10] Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome [11] (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

They actually prophecy and praise God. It is evident that if God wanted us to understand the infilling was for spiritual warfare only they would have been binding and rebuking in tongues. We are told that the Lord abides (dwells) in the praises of His people and that out of the mouth of babes He has ordained praise as a weapon. The Holy Spirit gave King Jehoshapat this revelation when He came upon them in prayer and instructed them to send the singers:

2 Chronicles 20:15,21-22 NIV
[15] He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. [21] After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” [22] As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.

I believe we could go on and on and see this pattern. Be encouraged to re-examine your understanding of singing. I would contend that the ministry should be termed Thanksgiving and Praise, and not Praise and Worship as it is very clear that it is when thanksgiving and praise is offered to the Lord led by the Holy Spirit it results in His tangible action at all levels. We shall be discussing this further in a workshop in Mombasa at KPA Mbaraki Club at the end of February and will hopefully upload videos. We look forward to a mighty move of God as the broken tent of David is restored! Be blessed!

Habakkuk 2:14 NIV
[14] For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.

The prophet Habakkuk sees a time in the future where the whole world will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. In these last days a great move of God is expected and a final harvest. Pray that the Lord will pour out His Spirit on all flesh as He promised. Be blessed!

Tanzania is a nation blessed by The Lord God. Within her borders are natural wonders that are not to be found at the same scale anywhere else. Mt. Kilimanjaro. The beautiful Island paradise of Zanzibar comprising Unguja and Pemba and of course Mafia. The Serengeti Plains and the vast numbers of freely roaming wildlife. Mineral and energy resources that are in the trillions of dollars in value. A people that have been the bastion of peace and harmony and in the forefront of the African liberation movement.

Today Tanzania stands at a threshold of being able to accomplish what may seem to be the impossible, and we are called to be at the helm of this great movement of God that will bless Tanzania and nations beyond her borders. If you are reading this you are welcome to become part of that movement to share these blessings.

On the 17th of Febuary 2023, a thanksgiving and praise event will be held overnight at the City Christian Center, Upanga from 8:30 pm. This has been changed from the previously announced date of 27th January to allow for more time for mobilization and preparation.

Follow this page and the Facebook and Instagram and Twitter to get updates on this world changing event that is a simple invitation to God to inhabit the praises of His Children and manifest His Glory. The lame will walk. The blind will see. The sick will be healed. All this as the event is broadcast live on national radio and one live streams via YouTube and Facebook.
Here is the event link, information and description.

To donate towards the expenses donate as little as Tshs 1000/- here and it will help immensely.

Be blessed!

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On the night of February 17th, 2023, an altar of Praise and Worship will be raised throughout the nation of Tanzania. This event will be a thanksgiving and worship night to thank Jehovah for His loving kindness, mercy and favor to the people of this nation. There will be intercession and prayer for the Lord to continue to show blessings and favor to the leadership, government and people of Tanzania.
(Usiku wa tarehe 17 Februari, 2023, madhabahu ya Sifa na Ibada ya Uimbaji itainuliwa juu ya taifa la Tanzania. Tukio hili inalenga kuwa ibada ya shukurani na kuabudu kwa kumshukuru Jehovah kwa upendo wake, huruma na kibali kwa wananchi wa taifa hii. Pia kutakuwepo na maombezi kwa Bwana ili aendelee kuonyesha baraka na kibali kwa uongozi, serikali na watu wa Tanzania.)

The event is expected to be broadcast live on national radio and there will be prayers for those who are sick and have various ailments to receive healing and deliverance from their circumstances. The District Commissioner of Ilala is expected to open the event as a representative of the Government of Tanzania at 8:30pm.
(Tukio hili inategemewa kurushwa mubashara kwenye redio ya taifa na pia kutakuwepo na maombi kwa walio na magonjwa na matatizo mbali mbali ya kiafya ili waweze kupata kukombolewa na matatizo hayo. Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Ilala anategemewa na amealikwa kuwa mgeni rasmi ili aweze kufungua tukio hili kama mwakilishi wa serikali ya Tanzania saa mbili na nusu usiku.)

Worship teams will be there to minister to God and a minister from Kenya has been invited and is expected to grace the event as prayers will also be lifted up for neighbouring countries in East Africa.
(Timu za kusifu na kuabudu zitakuwepo ili kumhudumia Bwana na mtumishi kutoka Kenya naye amealikwa na atakuwepo kwa kuwa maombi pia kwa ajili ya nji jirani za Afrika Mashariki zitafanyika.)

There is no entry fee but as there are limited seats in the venue entry will be by free registration on this link and by registering at the venue in advance to get a pdf ticket. The event will also be live streamed on Youtube and Facebook.
(Hakuna kiingilio lakini kwa kuwa ukumbi una idadi maalum ya viti kiingilio itakuwa kwa kusajili kwenye tovuti hii au kwa kusajili kwenye ukumbi ili viti vihifadhiwe na kupewa tiketi ya kuingia bure (pdf). Pia tukio litarushwa mubashara kwenye tovuti za Youtube na Facebook.)

45 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. 47 Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
-Matthew 24:45-47 (NIV)

14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. 17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. 18 But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.

19 “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 20 The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’

21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

22 “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’

23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

24 “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’

26 “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? 27 Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.

28 “ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. 29 For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ Matthew 25: 14-30 (NIV)

The Lord is not expecting us to do more than that which we are able. He just expects that we will have done that which we knew we could and should have out of the abundance of love we have for Him and our neighbor. He is coming soon. May you be counted amongst the wise and faithful when He returns! Be blessed!

Post 1 of 12 in a series of insights in 2023.

Number 1.

As promised here is the first of a series of posts summarizing my impressions of the days ahead and the likely outcomes based upon what I sense God is speaking to the nations. There will be 12 such posts culminating with the final one on my birthday in December which is on the 12th day (12/12). No significance in the numbers but easier to break down the download into 12 chunks rather than all at once.

This year has seen an acceleration in the speed and intensity of “incidents and accidents, hints and allegations”. Indeed “these are the days of miracles and wonders”. Paul Simon’s Graceland album released in 1986 may have been one of the most prophetic works of art of our generation. Watch as the increase in natural and supernatural phenomena takes place from this point on and increases in 2023. As a matter of fact I am compelled to call 2023 the year of “Miracles and Wonders”.

Miracles because it will take a miracle for many to get through the year and we will find ourselves bidding some of those close to us farewell. Should they have made peace with their maker it should be cause to rejoice, for they will be escaping the coming whirlwind of events that many will not be able to withstand. We will here of even suicides by loved ones and be watchful especially of your children and learn to catch the tell-tale signs. These are just the beginnings of birth pains. Be not afraid for you have been forewarned. Abide in the shadow of the Almighty and it will be well with you.

Wonders because in the midst of everything there will also be extraordinary incidents that will only be able to be attributed to God. The Bridegroom is at the door. Fill your lamps with oil. Wonders because many will ‘wonder’ how you and your family made it through 2023. Even if you are somewhat financially secure at the moment or just barely making ends meet, make this Christmas a different one by refraining from the usual holiday spending especially on credit. Far better you spend Christmas with your family and friends with a meal and thanksgiving than pulling out the stops with ‘gifts’ that you either cannot pay cash for or will be paying for for a long time. Some of you will have financial stress from possible job cuts. Some will see income dwindle. You have been warned so be smart.

As Joseph told Pharaoh to store grain, please consider keeping away at least 6 months living expenses if you can and then spend what you wish to spend after. Preferably spend on feeding the poor and helping those in need rather than buying that expensive gadget that you will have to sell at half price to make it through the coming financial storm. God will keep you and see you through and ensure that you will have plenty if you do (Psalm 91).

Stay tuned for Number 2 of this series coming shortly. Love and blessings to you all!!

(Moto Kwenye Madhabahu Mfungo wa Siku 21 Mkesha wa Kasarani – Siku Ya Tisa)

As Daniel did when he fasted for 21 days, you are encouraged to abstain from choice foods and to earnestly petition before God for the nation of Kenya and the purposes of God for the nations beyond that Kenya will touch. At the very least remove all refined and processed sugar foods and drinks from your diet and not only will you be blessed spiritually but your body will thank you for it.
The prayer point of the day is:

Isaiah 42:10-13 NIV

¹⁰ Sing to the Lord a new song,
    his praise from the ends of the earth,
you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,
    you islands, and all who live in them.
¹¹ Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices;
    let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice.
Let the people of Sela sing for joy;
    let them shout from the mountaintops.
¹² Let them give glory to the Lord
    and proclaim his praise in the islands.
¹³ The Lord will march out like a champion,
    like a warrior he will stir up his zeal;
with a shout he will raise the battle cry
    and will triumph over his enemies.

Something amazing happens when we sing and give praise to the Lord. In this excerpt there is a call to sing and rejoice but look carefully at the reason in verse 13. Had those being encouraged to sing been the recipients of some great act of God of redemption or provision, the verse would have read ‘The Lord HAS marched out like a champion,…’. Instead it reads he WILL march out like a champion, like a warrior! They were called to give praise and sing a new song before the Lord would fight for them! This is why we give thanks and praise BEFORE God does great things for us! On the 24th June, 2022 at midnight, there will be a shout and blowing of the shofar and the Lord will triumph over his enemies in Kenya that would like to bring calamity, bloodshed and tear the country apart for their own gains and for the kingdom of darkness! Hallelujah!

Pray that the Lord would quicken the hearts of those whom he has chosen to contribute towards the 20 million Kshs budget needed to carry out the event so that praise will be lifted up as the altar of God is built of united Praise and Worship of millions of Kenyans and others on the 24th and his enemies are brought down. Pray that he provides you with the grace to be a part of this great move of God that will go beyond Kenya’s borders spearheaded by ordinary people who believe in an extraordinary God.

(Moto Kwenye Madhabahu Mfungo wa Siku 21 Mkesha wa Kasarani – Siku Ya Nane)

As Daniel did when he fasted for 21 days, you are encouraged to abstain from choice foods and to earnestly petition before God for the nation of Kenya and the purposes of God for the nations beyond that Kenya will touch. At the very least remove all refined and processed sugar foods and drinks from your diet and not only will you be blessed spiritually but your body will thank you for it.
The prayer point of the day is:

Isaiah 62:6-7 NIV

⁶ I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem;
    they will never be silent day or night.
You who call on the Lord,
    give yourselves no rest,
⁷ and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem
    and makes her the praise of the earth.

Isaiah 62 is a promise made to Zion by the Lord in this prophecy that He would eventually delight in her and would not leave her desolate and abandoned. Isaiah starts off by declaring he would not remain silent, but would speak out until he saw the salvation of Zion appear like a blazing torch for all to see. In verse 5 we are given the picture of a bridegroom rejoicing over the bride, an amazing prophetic pointer towards the bridegroom rejoicing over the bride he is about to marry, which is the return of Jesus in this last hour of the world’s history. We can take this same promise for our nations if we stand in the gap as watchmen on the walls, and do not remain silent until we see the light of revival in Kenya and nations beyond!

Pray that the Lord would make us watchmen on the walls of the nation and that all would give themselves no rest until God establishes Kenya and makes her among the nations that are a praise of the earth. Let it be said that the Lord has taken delight over Kenya and has called the nation Sought After and its cities a sanctuary of the Lord.

Exodus 19: 10 – 20 NKJV

¹⁰ Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes. ¹¹ And let them be ready for the third day. For on the third day the Lord will come down upon Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. ¹² You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, ‘Take heed to yourselves that you do not go up to the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death. ¹³ Not a hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with an arrow; whether man or beast, he shall not live.’ When the trumpet sounds long, they shall come near the mountain.”

¹⁴ So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and sanctified the people, and they washed their clothes. ¹⁵ And he said to the people, “Be ready for the third day; do not come near your wives.”

¹⁶ Then it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings, and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the trumpet was very loud, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled. ¹⁷ And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. ¹⁸ Now Mount Sinai was completely in smoke, because the Lord descended upon it in fire. Its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and ^[c]the whole mountain quaked greatly. ¹⁹ And when the blast of the trumpet sounded long and became louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by voice. ²⁰ Then the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai, on the top of the mountain. And the Lord called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up.

Before there was access to the throne of mercy by the blood of the Lamb, it was a terrifying sight to be in the manifest presence of God. Today we have direct access to our Father, through the Son and helped by the Holy Spirit. Blessed indeed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God! Be blessed as you answer the call of the Father and Son to dwell in us and in our midst!

(Moto Kwenye Madhabahu Mfungo wa Siku 21 Mkesha wa Kasarani – Siku Ya Saba)

As Daniel did when he fasted for 21 days, you are encouraged to abstain from choice foods and to earnestly petition before God for the nation of Kenya and the purposes of God for the nations beyond that Kenya will touch. At the very least remove all refined and processed sugar foods and drinks from your diet and not only will you be blessed spiritually but your body will thank you for it.
The prayer point of the day is:

Matthew 9:35-38 NIV

³⁵ Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. ³⁶ When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ³⁷ Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. ³⁸ Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

In this chapter of the book of Matthew, that is chapter 9, we see a host of miracles that Jesus performed. These included healing and forgiving the sins of a paralyzed man laying on a mat and raising a dead girl as well as having the woman touch his garment and be healed. From this we can clearly see that His mission, and ultimately ours, is to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God and demonstrate it by attending to the issues of those with needs in the area of physical health.

Indeed He also tasked His disciples to do the same, promising them that signs and wonders would follow believers. Healing is not an optional part of the life of the believer, especially if we pray that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I would take a very wild guess and declare that there is no one with any kind of sickness in heaven, and that is what God would like here on earth as well. The enemy has lied to us that continual sickness and disease are from God to keep us in our place and so we remain humble. That is far from the truth and contradicts the Lord’s prayer. It is not that we will be denied entry to heaven if we cannot grasp this and choose to remain with our spirits of infirmity tormenting us. Not at all! What will be made clear to us is that it is not God’s perfect will that mankind would walk around and carry out His will in a diseased or infirm state. Our bodies are the temple of the Lord, and should be an example of the same to encourage others. Healing is for everyone!

Pray that on the 24th of June, as the nation of Kenya lifts up a sacrifice of praise to The Lord, He will release healing to ALL who hear the Praise and Worship whether at the stadium or in their homes and where they are. Pray that Jesus will release the gifts of healing to all believers in these last days and that the Lord will raise up hundreds of thousands of servants from the nation of Kenya for the end time harvest worldwide.