A Miracle In Sudan

So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord had visited the children of Israel and that He had looked on their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped. (Exodus 4:31)

After years of slavery and oppression the miracle of a new dawning rose upon the ancient Israelites - and they bowed and worshipped.

After centuries of silence from the heavens God broke forth with the hope of a new day for the world in the birth of His Son and our Saviour.

After 20 years of civil war ....

After years of persecution and exile ....

After years of intolerant policies and brutality against black Christians and animists in Southern Sudan ....

After two million deaths and 6 million refugees ....

After years of total inaction by the United Nations ....

After darkness, a miracle!

I am not referring to the tentative Peace Accord signed in 2005 with the assistance of the USA, Britain and Norway - though a miracle of answered prayer in itself - banning Islamic terrorism against non-Muslims.

I'm speaking of a little known event by the world's media and churches but which made history and will make a better world for everyone, especially the Sudanese.

A miracle occurred during November 13-18, 2006, in Juba, Southern Sudan when the first joint Sudan Pentecostal Church Conference took place. These Christians were sent into exile and divided from one another due to despotic Islamic measures. Now they came from the north and south with joyful tears, joining together for the first time in over 20 years, determined to be an united force and impact upon their nation for Christ, helping to shape it into a democratic free society.

Present were one hundred delegates from across Sudan representing over 400 churches. Dr. Bob McCley, Principal of the A.O.G. Khartoum Bible College was one of the architects of the new constitution. Dr. Isaiah Majuk Dafu, Principal of the Pentecostal Bible College in Nairobi, Kenya, acted as official chairman of the elections. Together with monitors from several countries the elections were held and the birth of a new constitution was observed. Canadian Evangelist Max Solbrekken delivered the closing message to the Convention.

The Exodus was the beginning of a new chapter in the deliverance and formation of a new nation. The birth of Jesus two millennia ago started the long march of victories from satanic bondage and misery. It is believed that the historic events of November will mark the dawn of miracles in the deliverance and formation of the nation of Sudan.

After the darkness, HALLELUJAH!