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Africa in God's Agenda

Africa in God's Agenda: A Scriptural and Historical Perspective

By Da Effiong Daniel, Author of Ikpaisong, the Dead God (2024)

Abstract

From Eden to Abraham, Africa emerges as central to God's eternal plan. Africa, nourished by Eden's rivers and covenanted in the promises to Abraham, holds a strategic role in the divine narrative. Historically marginalized yet spiritually pivotal, Africa's influence in the last days is increasingly evident. This paper explores the biblical, geographical, and prophetic significance of Africa and its contribution to global revival.

Keywords

Africa, Garden of Eden, Abrahamic Covenant, Revival, Ikpaisong, End-Time Prophecy

1. Africa in the Beginning: Eden's Waters

The Scriptures reveal that the earth was prepared before the creation of humanity:

"Then the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed." (Genesis 2:8, NKJV)

Central to Eden's narrative is the river that watered the garden and parted into four:

"The name of the second river is Gihon; it is the one which encompasses the whole land of Cush (Ethiopia)." (Genesis 2:13, NKJV)

Biblical scholarship confirms "Cush" as Ethiopia (Livingston, 2011; Currid, 1997), placing Africa at the heart of Edenic geography. The Gihon river, reaching Africa, symbolizes life, purity, and divine favor.

Theological Implication

The waters of Eden flowing into Africa signify a direct divine endowment. Africa is not peripheral; it is primary.

2. Africa in Abraham's Covenant

God's covenant with Abraham includes African territory:

"On the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: 'To your descendants, I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates.'" (Genesis 15:18, NKJV)

The "river of Egypt" most likely refers to the Nile Delta region (Sarna, 1989), confirming Africa's inclusion in God's covenant.

Pharaoh's arrogant claim over the Nile provoked divine rebuke:

"Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies in the midst of his rivers, who has said, 'My River is my own; I have made it for myself.'" (Ezekiel 29:3, NKJV)

Thus, Africa's lands and waters are part of God's ordained purposes.

3. Africa's Symbolic Shape: The Gun and the Trigger

Africa's continental shape resembles a gun, with the trigger located in West Africa. Specifically, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, has prophetically been seen as the "trigger" of revival.

Historical Missionary Work

  • Mary Slessor (UK) ended twin killings in Calabar.
  • Dr. Henry Farrar (USA, Church of Christ Tennessee) confronted and destroyed the deity Ikpaisong in July 1964 at Abiakpo Ikot Abasi Inyang, Akwa Ibom.

Eyewitnesses recount the dramatic confrontation where the Ikpaisong shrine exploded, symbolizing the victory of Christ over ancestral powers, reminiscent of Elijah’s encounter with Baal (1 Kings 18:36-39).

4. Africa's End-Time Destiny: Revival to the Nations

Africa is rising to fulfill end-time prophecy:

"But many who are first will be last, and the last first." (Matthew 19:30, NKJV)

Africa now sends missionaries to Europe and America. Christianity’s center of gravity is shifting southward (Pew Research Center, 2018).

5. The Three Gates: Africa, Europe, and America

The Psalmist proclaims:

"Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in." (Psalm 24:7, NKJV)

Africa, Europe, and America will be strategic "gates" in the end-time outpouring of God's glory, with Africa leading the charge.

Footnotes

  1. Livingston, David. "Location of Eden Rivers," Associates for Biblical Research, 2011.
  2. Currid, John D. Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament. Baker Academic, 1997.
  3. Sarna, Nahum M. Genesis: The JPS Torah Commentary. Jewish Publication Society, 1989.
  4. Howell, Paul P., and Allan, J.A. The Nile: Sharing a Scarce Resource. Cambridge University Press, 1990.
  5. Pew Research Center. The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2015-2060, 2018.
  6. Daniel, Da Effiong. Ikpaisong, the Dead God. 2024.
  7. Oral testimony from Ubon Abasi Ibom, July 1964, Church of Christ Mission Archives, Tennessee.

Bibliography

  • Currid, John D. Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1997.
  • Daniel, Da Effiong. Ikpaisong, the Dead God. 2024.
  • Howell, Paul P., and Allan, J.A. The Nile: Sharing a Scarce Resource. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990.
  • Livingston, David. Associates for Biblical Research. "Location of Eden Rivers," 2011.
  • Pew Research Center. The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2015-2060. 2018.
  • Sarna, Nahum M. Genesis: The JPS Torah Commentary. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1989.

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