09/08/2025
Good morning, Family
It’s been a while, and I trust that you are well. On our side at CPA, this week has been incredibly demanding. Since the launch, we’ve been under immense pressure, navigating tragedy, the weight of public concern, and a profound spiritual burden.
The most heart-wrenching moment has been the discovery of the woman who was murdered in Eersterust. In addition, circulating rumours have deeply unsettled parents, and we’ve been in constant engagement with both the police and the media regarding the four burnt bodies.
In the midst of it all, I was reminded of a powerful scripture, one of my favourites, from Jeremiah 12:5, which offers a timely and sobering call to spiritual resilience: "If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?" (NIV)
This week, a woman of God, currently walking through the thickets of the Jordan herself, also reminded me that our battle is not against flesh and blood. The enemy often sends footmen into our lives to wear us down. These are the everyday battles designed to discourage us before the victory. But we must keep our eyes fixed on the greatness of our God. David also faced footmen, the lion and the bear, before he stood before Goliath. And after Goliath, he became king. This is why we must stay on our knees.
My prayer for us this weekend is:
Heavenly Father, Equip us with Your strength to endure and overcome both the footmen and the horses. Help us not to stumble, but to push through the thickets of life. In Your strength alone, we will advance against every challenge for the sake of our people. With You, we can scale a wall. By the power of the blood of Jesus, and through Your Holy Spirit, we will be victorious. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
To our women this Women’s Day: may you rise in the fullness of your God-given identity, clothed with strength and dignity. And to the men, thank you for your care and support. Your presence and strength are deeply valued.
Let us keep pressing forward, not in our own strength, but in His. In His name, we will overcome.
Live blessed. Live protected.