Southern Africa

Southern Africa Trip 2012

Greetings brethren in Jesus the Christ! We are blessed to be in fellowship with brethren who have the vision of nations being discipled to the Word of God!

The trip into Southern Africa, which included Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, was a testimony of grace and apostleship that we have received through Christ to bring nations to obedience to the faith. There is so much that happened as we went through these six nations, however, we desire to share with you the key aspects of the trip and to release a spiritual impartation to encourage, exhort, ground and establish you in the apostolic commission and revelation. We encourage you to be stirred up for love and good works.

Apostle Andrew Mataka with apostle Nick Jackson in Johannesburg. Andrew was with us for the whole journey and is coordinating the apostolic work in southern Africa.

Pioneering

This was a pioneering trip as we entered 3 completely new nations for us as a ministry – Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe – as well as entering South Africa, Malawi and Zambia for only the second time with new contacts in each of these nations. Jesus went before us in every place and we experienced much grace and strength knowing we were being upheld by the prayers of the saints.

We have come home to Australia with a renewed and larger vision for what God can and will do through us if we are willing to be faithful and obedient.

                        Apostle Nick Jackson teaching in Maputo, Mozambique

Apostolic grace reveals the Father

Throughout this trip we were amazed at the way we were received. People much older than us were seeing us as spiritual parents. They were seeing the Father in us. The grace of the apostle brings the revelation of the Father to His church. We saw that the grace of the Father does not expose or cause shame for the errors and false doctrine that people have taught. The grace actually enables people to change and instead of being shamed they become further clothed in the truth as they receive the truth with joy.

We saw on this trip such a willingness in leaders to change their minds and believe the Scriptures as they are written. In every place the brethren who received us are desiring follow up and even the establishing of apostolic schools so that they can continue in the teaching. Apostle Andrew Mataka from Malawi is planning to go through these nations again in November following them up and continuing the apostolic teaching. Please keep him in prayer so that he can carry the burden of these nations.

  

Jesse (far left), Pastor Themba (next to Nick)       Charles and Tendai on the far rightHosted us in Johannesburg

  

Apostle Nick sharing in Johannesburg,                       Pastor Witness also hosted us in
Johannesburg

Testimony of apostolic fathering

The relationship between Paul, Janet and myself and Rhoda spoke much when we would testify of the way we were trained in ministry and the blessing of having a father. Many people are yearning for such relationships so that they can be guided in the work of the gospel.

Apostle Andrew Mataka, who was with us from Mozambique all the way through to Zambia, has such a humble heart and a big vision for Southern Africa. He is a young man and we honour him very much as he carried the responsibility of organising the whole trip. He is growing as an apostle and has a large future in Christ. We have developed a very open friendship in the Lord that is a blessing to both of us.

Along the way he told me that I am like 1 Timothy and so he must be 2 Timothy. When brother Lackson Chipeta came on team from Malawi to Zambia Lackson then said that if Andrew is 2 Timothy then he must be Titus. They were expressing their experience of receiving a father through the Timothy (Nick) that was sent.

Our host in Francistown, Botswana – Prophet Chibwe Katebe (right), his wife                  Beauty and daughter Ruth, Naomi (wife of Jeff) and apostle Jeff Chabala

A son is one in whom the Father lives

A revelation that came during the trip was that sons are those in whom the Father lives. Jesus was called the Son of God because the Father was in Him. Sons have the Father in them! When we walk as sons we are able to father others because it is the Father in us that is doing the works.

The reality of dealing with the devil

In Southern Africa we came into contact with powers of darkness expressed through witchcraft. Many people suffer in Southern Africa from curses, bad health and family problems due to the effect of witchcraft. In Botswana and Zimbabwe especially we heard many stories and also witnessed the demonic activity in a demonstrable way.

In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, we were taken to a place where many new converts were brought for deliverance. We had never seen so many demons in one room. Many people had multiple demons possessing them. Jesus said, “These signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons…” (Mark.16:17). We saw that this is true. Many demons were cast out of people and they received Jesus and were filled with the Holy Spirit.

Brethren from seminar in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Front left is brother Kimberley    Dube and far left is Pastor Thebe who is called into apostolic ministry.

The need for baptism and discipleship

In Bulawayo we saw how important it is that people who have been delivered from the power of the enemy need to be baptised and discipled in the Word straight away so that they d not return to bondage. We were able to instruct the brethren here about this and since then we received an email from brother Kimberley Dube, our host in Bulawayo, that 92 people have been baptised since our visit! Kimberley is a wonderful man with an apostolic calling and is flowing in revelation of Jesus the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Disciples receiving certificates for completing one year of apostolic training in Blantyre, Malawi. They are part of the school led by apostle Andrew Mataka.

The realities of Baptism and Communion

Baptism

While in these places we heard stories of how this witchcraft implants itself in people. One of the stories was of a woman quite well known in Malawi who went to a major river and went under the water. When she came up out of the water, after a long time under, she had received demonic power as a witch. This seemed to be a common way among these nations for people to receive demonic power.

I was able to explain that the devil only does a counterfeit of the real and genuine which is from God. The genuine that the devil was counterfeiting was true baptism into Christ. When we are immersed in the name of Jesus we take on the person and nature of Jesus. We are immersed into His death, burial and resurrection. If people can receive demonic power through the counterfeit, how much more powerful is the real thing! The brethren saw this as a wonderful revelation of the power of baptism into Jesus Christ. We need to be walking in the power of the Most High.

    

Baptism into Jesus Christ!                                   Sharing on Baptism and Communion in Harare

Communion

The other way that people were damaged by witchcraft was by partaking of a sacrifice that a witchdoctor had offered to demons. People go to witchdoctors for help. The witchdoctor will then offer a sacrifice of a chicken or goat or some other animal and then get the person to eat of that sacrifice. When they do, the demon that the sacrifice was offered to inhabits the person who is partaking. This is because a covenant is made through sacrifice.

Again, I was able to share from this that the devil is only doing a counterfeit of the real and genuine. The real is communion in the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you” (John 6:53). Jesus invites us to partake of His sacrifice. When we do, we make covenant with Him and He comes to live in us!

Baptism and Communion are two ordinances that the devil has attacked in the church. We saw the restoration of these truths and how they are real acts of spiritual warfare, enforcing the victory that Jesus has won over principalities and powers!

            Our mode of transport into Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Lilongwe, Malawi

Linking with Prophets

In Botswana and Zambia we were able to come together with true prophets. We saw the apostolic and prophetic foundation coming together for the building of the House of God (Ephesians2:20). In Botswana there is a brother named Chibwe Katebe whom we commissioned as a prophet. He was our host and we stayed with him and his family in their home. The fellowship was very wonderful and we experienced strengthening and a propelling from there into Zimbabwe because of the prophetic word and grace released through this brother.

Also in Lusaka, Zambia, we met with a prophet named Haggai. He has a wonderful ministry and he saw our visit as very prophetic. There were seven of us on team and four of us were apostles. He saw this as the apostolic foundation being laid in the ministry and therefore the apostolic and prophetic foundation coming together. He asked for the four of us who are apostles to stand around him and release the grace on him so that the foundation would be manifested. It was very powerful.

From Left: Apostle Lackson Chipeta, Pastor Rhoda Jackson, apostle Nick Jackson, Prophet Haggai, apostle Andrew Mataka, apostle John Chirwa in Lusaka, Zambia

A significant event

While we were travelling through these nations we saw on the television many people calling themselves prophets but not speaking the Word. Many of them are actually deceiving the multitudes. One statement our host in Mozambique said was, “The Church is sick, and the leaders are sick.” He saw the need for restoration. It was amazing that at the end of our trip in Lusaka, Prophet Haggai asked Nick to come on his television program called “The Prophetic Hour of Awakening”. This program is on free-to-air TV and is broadcast to the whole continent of Africa. We shared on true apostles and prophets to the whole continent. It was significant and prophetic for the influence that God is giving us as a ministry. Hallelujah!

The rhema word fulfilled

God had spoken to us before the trip from Ezra 8:31, “And the hand of our God was upon us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambush along the road.” Jesus was true to His Word. We experienced His blessing and favour through all the travel on the roads and through every border crossing. One border crossing was closed as we arrived by bus. We had the joy of sleeping overnight in the bus. God had spoken through the prophet in Botswana that “there are no problems, only opportunities”. We saw this as an opportunity and God allowed Nick to be able to preach to everybody on the bus. They were blessed!

Our host in Lilongwe, Malawi, Pastor Steve Kambalazaza teaching with me on the Tabernacle of Moses

Apostolic Training for next year

Throughout our time we were casting the vision for Paul to come next year to Blantyre, Malawi to conduct a one or two week training school for the key leaders in the Southern African nations. There are leaders from all the nations we travelled through who are eager to be a part of this and Paul is also desiring to do this. We are in prayer for this time.

The field is the world

God is opening up the nations. We are part of a worldwide revival that Jesus is orchestrating and releasing. God told Abram that “In you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:3). We are the seed of Abraham in Christ and we are blessed to be a blessing to the nations. The inheritance of Jesus the Messiah is coming to fruition. Let us continue to move with Him receiving all the grace that comes from His fullness (Ephesians 4:7,11 ; John 1:16).

We thank you so much for your prayers. We were kept in good health and strength for the entire trip. Praise Jesus!

Grace and peace,

Nick and Rhoda

 

Here are some recent reports from Andrew this year that give some view of the work that he is doing.

June 2012

Hello my dear brother Nick,

Over the weekend on Friday, I sent three of some of my faithful disciples to Dzaleka Refugee Camp and Chikhwawa respectively. Brother Joseph went to Dzaleka where he amazingly spoke to over 570 participants from eleven Church Fellowships. So he spoke from Saturday morning up to Sunday afternoon. The Lord was indeed with him following comments from Pastors who used to call me from there, every time after brother Joseph has shared the Word. At the moment, people want water baptism now, and we are planning to send brother Joseph again to be joined by brother Dennis, another faithful disciple to do the baptism.

Brother Dennis and Innocent are currently in Chikhwawa. They will be back on Saturday after staying there for one week. These are the brothers who spare there time daily studying the Word in my house. I do not take what is happening here for granted. People are very hungry for the Word at Dzaleka as comparing to Lilongwe. Where possible, please consider adding some money for our Dzaleka one day training program. Possibly we should be able to prepare feeding at least 600 people. Though its a day seminar, probably we should budget as if is for two days.

I am leaving for Qeuliman in Mozambique on July 2 to meet brother Godfrey. I will be back on July 6. We are expecting some brethren from there to our week long Apostolic School in Machinjiri. Some will also come from Dzaleka. In fact we are expecting at least 100 people to participate in this School.

Keep on praying for us. God is indeed at work. I am also very much inspired with what has been happening in Kenya through Apostle Paul, Mum Janet and Sister Helen. Soon the Gospel will cover the earth.

May you be blessed all the time.

We love you.

Andrew.

March 2012

Dear Dad/Mum, and to the rest of the brethren,

It was first through an email which I received from Pastor Vincent through Revival Ministries Australia; and that marked the beginning of our regular communication between brethren from Dzaleka Refugee Camp and myself.

Friday the 9th of March, I started a journey to Dzaleka in Dowa District, through Lilongwe. In the evening I was in area 25 Lilongwe with pastor Steve and his family. We shared the Word together and have a meal with them. In the morning of Saturday, March 10, I began travelling to Dzaleka Refugee Camp. It was a wonderful and excited moment to meet both pastor Vincent and Pastor Faustin Alobo for the first time. Very wonderful people indeed. I was first introduced to the Police Station, and then to the Admnistration Office.

Late in the afternoon, I shared the Word in the houses of brethren with Pastor Alobo before brethren met in the house of pastor Vincent in the evening for the Word. It was there first time to hear about the apostolic revelations. Everybody found the stuff new, however, they received the Word with gladness.

Sunday morning, I spoke to more than 130 people on the scripture according to Hebrews chapter 6 verses 1 and 2; the six foundation of our faith. It was through out amazing as brethren kept on writing down notes of the things which they described as 'wonderful.' Thank you very much for your prayers. I saw God visited us in the way I never expected. In the Afternoon, new more faces came as some brethren went around inviting their friends to come and hear what they have never heard before. The building was full. It was about sonship and what it means to call Jesus the Son of God. For sure, people know Jesus to be the Son of God, but they do not know what that means. There is a lot to be done. As the revelation of sonship kept on revealed, this brought joy into the people who had no confidence into themselves. They began to see their position in the house of God as sons. Regardless of what they are going through, they have confessed God to be their Father. That was awesome.

There is poverty in the camp. If you happen to go through the attached photos, you will be able to see by yourself what I mean. See the man with Bibles. That’s his home. He is Pastor Faustin Alobo, my host in the Camp. I slept in their, just wanting to experience what these brethren are going through. For the first time, I saw children fighting for food. But what pleased me most is the way these people received the Word in their poverty status.

In the evening of Sunday at around 6, I left these wonderful brethren to Lilongwe, but with a petition that I should go back to Dzaleka in May. I am sure I will. I am going back to Dzaleka in May, and when I broke the news to some brethren here, they are willing to source their transport money and go with me. They also asked if we can consider them with at least a day long meeting with them when Apostle Nicholas and his wife Rhoda will be with us in August, since they can not afford all of them to come to Lilongwe. That will be expensive on their part. I am sure we will look into it.

To me when I was at the Camp, it was like I was back in Kenya. The language was kishwahili everywhere. I had to speak in English and somebody translates into kishwahili. That was great.

On Sunday evening, brother Steve and I, visited brother Minute Mussa with his family, where we met also Brother Elijah Chihana with his wife. We shared the Word together and prayed for brother Minute as he was struggling with malaria. The Lord has comforted us by healing him. He is now well. We also discussed a little bit over the coming to Malawi of Nick and Rhoda. We were all excited for this.

Monday, I left Lilongwe back to Blantyre. I arrived safely, and together with the brethren, we thanked God for what happened in Dzaleka.

I gave Pastor Alobo two books plus manuals as well as pastor Vincent. But there is a need for swahili Bibles as most of them may not afford to purchase one.

God bless you for your support. Everything happened with your financial support as well. I do not take that for granted. God bless you so much.

Grace and Peace,

Andrew.

January 2012

Dear Dad/Mum,

Grace and Peace to you.

May I first of all wish you well in the year of 2012. I still feel you have a lot of work this year even more than last year; and the responsibilities in 2013, will also be greater than that of this year. This is what I have so far learnt Dad/Mum; that as years passes by, additional challenges and shocking events hit our nations, hence the need for children of God to cover the earth. That is why I am saying; you have a lot to do Dad/Mum, on a yearly basis.

2011 has been a wonderful year to me Dad/Mum, and to the rest of Southern Africa I believe. At first am very happy to have raised four wonderful young men. These are brother Denis, brother Joseph, brother Maxwell and brother Innocent; not forgetting one Pastor Chikamwa, Sister Dorothy and sister Josophin. These brethren Dad/Mum have been raised and are still wonderfully growing into the apostolic. God has opened there understanding to understand the scripture.

It was when I was sharing at our class in Machinjiri the scripture according to John 14v2, the verse which has been highly and globally misinterpreted, and in case, has put the Christian community into the dilemma over the about the coming of the Lord. As I was sharing this to the class, Sister Josophin was deeply touched as she got the understanding for the first time that indeed Jesus went to the cross to prepare a place for us. Jesus said; so that where I am, you shall also be. Which means there was a place in the spirit where Jesus was, and yet Peter and the rest of the disciples were not; until that day when Jesus came and said; receive the Holy Spirit; and as the result of that, today we have seated with Christ in the heavenly places. Everybody was amazed to discover that they are already in the Kingdom with Christ in the spirit.

After that class in the evening, Pastor Chikamwa text me this message; "Brother, today's lesson was too big. I thank Jesus for all the revelations. Let’s join hands in prayers. A lot has to be done. The world is in total darkness. May the Almighty Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you with more revelations. Stay blessed. Good evening."

Dad/Mum, on the ground, Jesus is winning. As I am training these brethren in my class in Machinjiri which is my home base, at the same time I have also released these disciples to open other discipleship classes as well. As I am writing now, brother Denis has opened one in Chirimba, Blantyre; Sister Josophin has a class in Chilomoni, Blantyre, brother Innocent has one in Maketha, Blantyre, we also have one in Thyolo by brother Blessings, and Mary my wife has also opened one. I have also asked to open another class in Chigumula, Blantyre after sharing the Word with some believers at Chigumula C.C.A.P.

Brethren from Queliman in Mozambique have asked me to spend three weeks with them. I am praying over it for provision. I am in a good relationship with some brethren from Lundazi in Zambia, and brother Charles from South Africa, is currently with us here in Malawi.

Otherwise keep on praying for us. You have done a lot for me Dad/Mum, and apart from all your support to us here, I appreciated so much for showing me the right way into the Kingdom. God used you Dad/Mum for me to be where I am today, and that has worked to the advantage of the Church in Southern Africa.

God bless you and happy new year,

Son,

Andrew.