There comes a time when one feels, “I can’t stand anymore in this place.”
The prophetic word spoken years ago seems to have delayed, and the promise feels distant. Yet when Jesus said, “In the volume of the books it is written of me, I have come to do Thy will, O God” (Psalm 40:7–8; Hebrews 10:7), we forget that these prophecies were written hundreds of years before His birth.
The plan of salvation existed before time itself. The Scripture says, “The Lamb was slain from the foundation of the world” (Revelation 13:8). Yet generations came and went before the manifestation of that word in the person of Jesus Christ. Prophecy, therefore, is not just about timing — it’s about purpose and participation. Every prophecy carries a divine intent, but also a human responsibility.
Zimbabwe, too, carries a prophetic word. Years ago, prophets declared that it shall be “the Switzerland of Africa” — a land of prosperity, innovation, and stability. Yet when we look around, it may seem far from that vision. The economy struggles, industries falter, and hope often feels dim. But the vision still speaks. The Bible reminds us, “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry” (Habakkuk 2:3).
Prophetic delay does not mean prophetic denial. However, there is always a danger when people misinterpret waiting as inactivity. Isaiah 40:31 says, “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.” Waiting is not passive—it is a posture of faith, obedience, and endurance.
Can a prophecy fail? Yes, if the people it was given to fail to align with its demands. Paul instructed Timothy, “War a good warfare with the prophecies spoken over you” (1 Timothy 1:18).
That means prophecy must be partnered with faith, prayer, and deliberate action. A prophecy can be aborted when those responsible for carrying it become passive, divided, or distracted.
If Zimbabwe is to see the manifestation of its word, the Church must rise to her place of prayer, purity, and purpose.
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The challenge arises when the Church becomes political instead of prophetic—when it takes sides instead of taking position. There is no issue in loving or praying for those in authority, for Scripture says, “Pray for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and honesty” (1 Timothy 2:1–2). However, the Church must remain the conscience of the nation—the voice that speaks truth in love, brings correction in righteousness, and intercedes without compromise.
Every sector must align. The Church must pray and model integrity. Government officials must lead with justice and reject corruption, remembering that “righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Business leaders must operate in excellence, fairness, and innovation, for God delights in honest dealings. When each sphere stands in its divine assignment, a synergy is birthed—one that can turn prophecy into reality.
As ministers, our duty is to pray and speak truth to power. As leaders, the call is to govern with integrity. As businesspeople, it is to create and invest with wisdom and diligence. When these converge, the prophetic destiny of Zimbabwe will unfold before our eyes.
Zimbabwe shall rise again—not by politics or personality, but by divine partnership and prophetic obedience. The Lord said in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” Healing and restoration begin with humility and obedience.
Prophecy is a seed. It does not fail; it only awaits the right soil. When the Church, government, and business community unite in righteousness and action, the word shall live again. James 2:26 reminds us, “Faith without works is dead.” The word of the Lord over this nation is alive, and its fulfillment depends on our collective obedience and participation.
Let us arise and co-labor with God for the fulfillment of His word, for Zimbabwe shall yet testify of the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living (Psalm 27:13). The vision is alive, the promise still stands, and God has not forgotten His word. Zimbabwe shall rise again.
