A revolution is nothing short of what this nation needs. A voice crying in the wilderness or voices crying in the wilderness of poverty, crime, economic depletion and human retrogression are what this nation thirsts for. Anything short of this will not suffice in dealing with the fat cats of the so called political and economic class who have fattened themselves at the expense of innocent Kenyans, continually perpetuating the down ward spiraling political and economic condition that unveils each day the deeds of darkness that sway from maize, oil, stocks brokerage scandals, together with an habitual culture of impunity. They have created despair and hopelessness, while the ‘elite’ thrive in immoral wealth, justifying themselves with great speeches as millions die of hunger and millions wonder what will become of them in this our beloved nation.

Between 686 and 750 BC, similar scenarios emerged; poverty, hypocrisy and sheer greed ruled the day. Injustice and corruption was the bread of the people. As the rich and wealthy thrived on the poor and marginalized riding on the backbone of a weak and intrinsically corrupt administration. The poor continued to become desperate as social, economic and political systems went from bad to worse. In the continuation of this mayhem of its time, there arose men that stood as beacons of hope and voices of reason, crying out loud to the social-economic ills of their day. These men stood in the face of great opposition, confronting the myriad challenges that stood in their day without any favor, fear or prejudice. These men just like us were of common nature. Daily hard working citizens whorefused to stand by and watch their nation go to the dogs.

The likes of Amos, a well educated shepherd from Tekoa (Amos 1:1), Hosea son of Beeri and Micah from the town of Moresheth (Micah 1:1) understood that the time had come for things to be set in right alignment for the well being and prosperity of a people and society. These men with divine and prophetic impetus cried aloud on the injustice and grand corruption being perpetuated by the elite of their time. They declared war on injustice and lack of regard for fellowman, calling it ungodly and guarantee for judgment from the very courts of the Most High God. (Micah 6:6-8, Hosea 6:6, Amos 5: 21-24)

Like it was in their day, a time has come that me and you have to stand with prophetic impetus. Declaring enough is enough. We will no longer allow this culture to linger. A rekindled energy must come from a people in our times, who will say NO to the injustice, corruption and broken down systems. These men and women must rise above the status quo of the socio-economic platforms and declare war on all the ills of our day. These men must posses the very DNA of Micah declaring the very will of the Father, who wishes to prosper Kenya. They must walk with accurate understanding that righteousness (right actions, right policies, right systems and actions exalts (prosper a nation's social, economic and political systems) a nation (a community of people in a given political jurisdiction), but sin (wrong alignments, wrong principles and policies, wrong mentalities and positions) is a reproach (disaster, economic meltdown, cultural impunity, corruption, injustice and the depletion of all systems) to any. Like never before we must begin to participate in the reformation and transformation of this nation in two very keys ways.

Prayer
The first way involves the way of vigorously and consistently asking God to intervene and participate in the reformation process in this country. We know and should continually understand that, unless the Lord builds a house, its laborers labor in vain. And far from us, this being the case. We want to build as per his instruction. You and I must begin to ask God to intervene in the socio-economic agenda of this country. A new fervor must rise in the prophetic declaration of the rise and development of this nation’s dignity, economy, politics and statehood.

Social and political participation
The days of traditional religious and stereotypical Christianity have long been buried. The days of separating religion/Christianity from the socio-economic and political process are way behind us. We must with vigor involve ourselves in the process of nation building at all capacities like Joseph of old. We cannot afford to stand by and watch from our religious ivory towers hoping that God will come and rescue us from the clutches of the enemy. On the contrary God expects the opposites. He expects us to engage the powers that be with an apostolic mentality, making sure that right alignments are forthcoming. In this day, each of us must begin to look for ways to participate in the process either directly or indirectly.

The task ahead for all of us is enormous, but with the right attitude, strength and divine impetus we can and we will deliver this nation from the clutches of the very forces that want to take it to the gallows. As Micah of old, let us stand and engage both the heavens and socio-political systems of our day, declaring a positive reformative move to the future of the 21st century.

About The Author: Sam Kithika is a gifted writer who has served as a Features Editor and Assistant Editor at a number of publications, and has significant journalistic experience.

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