Scripture declares Ethiopia shall soon stretch her hands to God. Are we listening to His call? Are we truly lifting up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven? Reality check reveals that we are not in sync with our promise. What does it take to break us and make us surrender to His perfect will? If not now, when? If not this generation, which?

We don’t need to point our fingers at others. The order of the matter is to look at ourselves. Let the ambassadors of the Prince of Peace be the first on trial for not modeling peace, harmony and genuine unity. How long do we let the devil mock our destiny making the divine gift look like an empty promise?

We entrust the salvation of our land into the hands of our political leaders and wonder why when they fail us. We count on our spiritual leaders to lead us into reconciliation and unity and be perplexed when they come short the glory of God big time. In desperation we pray divided, and before long, leave the throne of grace to be busy with the affairs of the care of this world.

Prayer that avails much requires faith, being in one accord, patience and diligence. Prayer moves God’s hands in a way that glorify the Almighty alone. Prayer is our leverage to position our leaders in line to His will or make the adamant leaders deposed in ways only He can do. Prayer gives us the insight into His heart so that we can let the heaven have access to invade our land through us. In prayer no one runs the show and no one can steal the credit. Prayer is the safe venue for all honor and glory go to God the true King.

Think of Psalm 68:31 – one person at a time, one family at a time, one church at a time, and one community at a time before the fire catches the whole nation. That is how God works out His purpose – from the inside out through His mercy and grace. Our hope is secured in God who has foreknowledge of who we are when He gave out a word on Ethiopia . God is not surprised that we don’t have what it takes to make a name for ourselves. With this awareness, let us come united, humbly in prayer that He may glorify His name in our land.

Ethiopia ’s redemption commences with a spiritual breakthrough. Pray that we come together AS ONE in every city around the world to lift up our bankrupt nation. It is a matter of time – for the One who gives a promise is trustworthy to bring it to pass before our eyes. Remember God is waiting on us. Who dares to leave the ego under His feet at the Cross? Who would be His witness in this time of ours? Who strives to be filled by His love and reach out in love? Had we come to our senses and be authentic to the Word, our promise surely could have made a whole lot sense!

Zelalem Eshete, Ph.D.