I AM NOT CHARLIE! I AM JEWISH, I AM A COP, I AM…!

The vision of the Octopus from the East

In light of the events we have experienced in France these days, let me proclaim to the risk of “swimming against the tide” that I AM NOT CHARLIE! I AM JEWISH, I AM A COP, I AM… and if I do not agree with terrorism and deplores the barbarity of Islamists and their inhumanity, I do not endorse the editorial deeply atheist and antireligious of this anticlerical newspaper for which blasphemy is the favourite material. Nevertheless I would like to share with you the vision of the Octopus I had during a mission in Côte d’Ivoire some years ago. I cannot explain its exact meaning yet, but I can’t stop thinking about it since the Islamist barbarism:

Something strange happened to me early in the morning in October 29, 2006, two days after I arrived Abidjan in the Cote d’Ivoire, while I was still lodged in the CEFCA premises. (CEFCA is the Evangelical Training centre for Communication in Africa)

I was lifted up above the earth and I saw on a land partially bordered by water, an octopus with a square head which was enthroned in the east of the land. From there it sought to dominate the world. The word “holy” (or holiness) was always in its mouth, but actually it is the exact opposite. The world is taken in by it, all except for a small tribe, a small shoot from the East which has its roots firmly fixed on the Eternal Rock. And history will repeat itself because it will be a pebble from this small shoot, like the one David used when confronted by Goliath, which will smash the square head of the Octopus of evil intend and will reduce it to nothing.

This octopus had seven tentacles:

*     The first is called “Gentleness and Sleep”. It seeks to please everyone and does so quite well, especially in the lands of Europe where it infiltrates with ease. It makes people believe in the gentleness of the Octopus. It lulls people.

*     The second is “Sharpness”. It suckers are blades of steel, they take the life of those who are asleep including its own sons; it does not differentiate. It has no heart, no soul.

*       The third is “Politics and Chameleon”. It does not care about politics but plays cleverly with it. It’s never on the same wavelength as others, but it has knowledge. Capable of manipulation, it knows the thoughts of others, it pretends to go along with them and prepare the way for “Gentleness and Sleep”, whose powerful ally it is, before Sharpness cuts in. It can be everywhere, it knows how to be all things to all men. It is capable of taking on any appearance in order to send people to sleep and dominates. It is dangerous!

*    The fourth is “Philistine”. It’s a huge arm with its roots right in the heart of the Octopus, a black stony heart. It takes a strong hold and asserts itself. It takes a grip and sucks out. It wants to make thing disappear, that’s its aim. Politics and Sharpness are its certain allies.

*    The fifth is “Leech”. It’s terrible and cunning. It clings on, attaches itself, sucks out and drains. Then it injects some of itself to fill the void it has made. So life continues, but actually it’s no longer there. It’s not the same, it’s a sham.

*     The sixth is “Mammon”. According to the word it is powerful. Where gentleness, Politics and Sharpness have not succeeded, it dominates. It buys everything and want everything to be sold. It possesses. It knows how to assert itself even if it does not always succeed.

*      The seventh is “Perverse”. It hides in order to take by surprise. It infiltrates everywhere with incredible speed, without making a sound or causing a breeze. That’s why no-one notices it. It is dangerous and always strikes where you least expect it. It cares nothing for life.

 The Octopus will continue its evil for a while yet. But the shoot from the East will rise up and strike it. Holiness will be of the essence. Some nations who have fallen victim to Gentleness and Sleep will rise up against this daring shoot! And those who do this will be destroyed along with the Octopus, scattered to the four winds. But there will be a remnant from among the nations, the elected of the New Jerusalem, who will not have been seduced by the sirens Gentleness and Sleep, they are the ones who will remain faithful for all time.

MISSION IN CAMEROON 2015

Advertising banners in The streets of Douala

Evangelism in Cameroon 2015

Like every year, we have a program of evangelization in Cameroon. It was originally planned in three stages: the first from 19 to 27 November among the Central Africa Republic (CAR) refugees in Garoua Boulay, the second from December 9 to 20 in Bertoua, in eastern Cameroon and we had to finish with Douala from 21 to 24 December. A death in the family did not allow me to take part in the Campaign of Garoua Boulay which took place simultaneously with the funeral in my family and causes beyond our control led Pastor Emmanuel Koum to cancel our mission in this region. Ultimately, the campaign took place in Douala from Sunday 20 to Wednesday December 23.

Evangelization at Makepe  Roundabout

For four days, we pitched our tents at the Makepe Roundabout of where we were in turn speakers, Pastor Emmanuel Koum and myself. This place is a strategic location at te crossroads from Douala centre and Bepanda towars Bonamoussadi an Logpom, as well as to the General Hospital. It is also located in the middle of buildings overlooking the square and from which we have found, according to numerous testimonies we had later, that the inhabitants could distinctly follow the preaching. An advertisement was made by banners placed at two strategic locations, one at the Bessengue intersection and the other at the exit of Bonabery Bridge.

The method was different from that of last year at the same place when after spending a Christian movie we gave a sermon in connection with the subject matter of the movie. This year we have chosen to focus on praise and testimony before addressing the topic of the day by an evangelical preaching and inviting to repentance and the day by an evangelical preaching and inviting to repentance and to give his life to the Lord. At first there were few people most of whom are Christians of the host church. But as the praise went on, the chairs that had been arranged on the square filled up, and when preaching the audience was numerous.

The testimonies were all significant and led the hearts to the rest of the program. One downside is that sometimes they were long and gave details that did not be discussed in public. It is important that Christians be formed to give their testimony briefly and concisely when orally made, so that they remain attractive to the listener. For some often have stories that could be extremely edifying but become boring or may lose interest because of the manner in which they are exposed. After the testimonies, the praise band led a few more songs before preaching.

The theme of the sermon was this time, “In a World of Suffering: Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life is the Solution.” Each day the number of people who gave their lives to Jesus after hearing the preaching increased. The last day a woman came to me and say she was following the sermons from the balcony of his apartment building and she was so moved that she said to herself today she’s got to go down and come closer and ultimately she gave her life to the Lord. May HaShem be glorified!

Many people came to Christ during the four days of evangelization and we thank God for allowing us to be involved in His work, labourers into His harvest. His Word says that no one comes to Jesus unless he is drown by The Father. To Him alone honour and glory for eternity. AMEN!