Today Pre-Trial Chamber I announced that it would issue on Wednesday 4 March 2009 its decision concerning the Prosecution application of 14 July 2008 for the issuance of a warrant of arrest against President Omar Al Bashir of Sudan.

The decision will be made public by the normal way of a press release and publication on the Court’s website.

In Esther 4:12-17 we read that a national crisis was to happen and Esther called for a fast and the Sovereign God of the universe intervened. Esther 4:13 "… Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews (Sudanese) will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who know but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?"

Esther 4:16 "Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish."

We appeal to the Sudanese nation and friends of Sudan to stand with us in the gap at this time to intercede for deliverance and peace.

This is the time that we call a fast of three days in which you can participate in seeking His face for our nation.

Please pray with us for:

Khartoum city. Isaiah 62: 6-7 "I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem (O Sudanese); they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem (Sudan) and makes her the praise of the earth."
The president, ministers, premiers, members of Parliament, provincial authorities, mayors, advisors, ambassadors and government officials. "When you know the names of these people, pray for them by name. "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases." (Proverbs21:1) "Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness." (Proverbs 25:5) Pray for the salvation of the leaders of Sudan Rom10:1,2 "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites (the Sudanese leaders) is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge."
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Please pray for the will of God and His kingdom to come as it is in heaven so it be on the earth regarding the CPA. "Praise be to Your name, O God, for ever and ever; wisdom and power are Yours. You change times and seasons; You set up kings and depose them. You give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. You reveal deep and hidden things; You know what lies in darkness, and light dwells with You." (Dan 2:20 – 22)
The Darfur situation. Ephesians 1:18 " I pray that also the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints." Pray for that their eyes may be enlightened to see Jesus and their inheritance in Him. Pray for protection over the families, communities and cities in this time. They are our brothers and sisters. Pray for unity of the different faction leaders in Darfur and for peace and reconciliation among them.
The country of Sudan as a whole. John17: 11b, 15 "… Holy Father, protect tem by the power of your name – the name You gave Me- so that they may be one as We are one. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."
Foreigners in the country. John14: 27 "Peace I leave with you: my peace I give you. I don not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Please also pray for their protection and safety as they continue faithfully in their work.
We proclaim and declare over every one of the following scenarios Father God's sovereignty; we proclaim that "with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible," (Matt 19:26); and "Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you." (Nom 11:23); Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God." (Matt 22:29) Father may we know the power of God in this day and stand on Your Word and Promises for the nation of Sudan.

There are several possible scenarios that might happen in the following weeks. Here are 3 that have been written about:

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A final encouraging word – Father can use any give situation to His glory and honor. May you receive revelation and encouragement as you pray individually, in small groups, prayer groups, or as church. Now is a time to stand in the gap for your nation as one. 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 and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."