SMS MESSAGES FROM ‘ZAKA’ “Hi Joan. God has promised in His word that He is a healer. Receive His healing power no matter how you feel. I know that my God is faithful to His word. I am thanking Him for your healing.” The Zaka Life-group
Dirty jeans – it’s not fashion…it’s faith! God’s people had surrounded her and knelt down with her. They cried with her, they prayed with her, they refused to let go and they stuck out their neck in faith when Joan was too weak to do it for herself. This is the power of community. When people ask Joan how she felt about a random group of people she hardly knew at the time caring for her the way they did, she says “I felt like God had sent me some angels to be His representatives”. About life-
group, she says, “I would say that LG is the best family one can ever ask for. They will help you with your struggles and be there for you in the good times and the bad. I also love that you can be accountable to them for the important areas of your life”. Zaka is just one of the life-groups at Mavuno Mashariki, but throughout the congregation they have seen the words of Acts 2:42-47 breathed into life. It’s the twenty ninth Chapter of the book of Acts still being written!!
“They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met. They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.”
“You will be up and about in no time. Hakuna kitu God hajui (there is nothing God does not know). He will see you through because He is faithful. Tutaendelea kuomba (we continue praying). All will be well, wait and see. Blessed day gal” “I’m so encouraged by your progress. You are a fighter, you will overcome this, but most importantly, God is with you. Hakunya chenye humshinda (nothing is too great for God), wait for His report, not the doctors. God is the greatest healer. Kindly listen to Angela Chibalonza’s song Tabibu, it really encourages me. Sleep well, God bless.” “Sometimes life is so difficult, but God will never allow you to be tested beyond what you can handle. So my dear, you will come out of it victoriously. We will always pray for you. I believe God will create a way and I will come to see you soon.” “Hi Joan, tonight I pray that God will heal you. You are a strong person and you give me a lot of inspiration. You are special”. “Hi Joan, my name is Philip and we belong to the same life group, Zaka. I want to uplift you with Psalms 23 to remind you that God will shield and protect and heal you. Our prayers are with you. Good night”.