I believe that the third process at stake for nations, tribes and tongues is that of redemptive molding.  This is the procedure that God takes a people through in order to become instruments who can minister to the rest of mankind.  The life of Joseph is a powerful example of prophetic molding.  Joseph had to go through many trials, tests and hardships before he was exalted by God.  Joseph was betrayed by his own brothers because of their jealousy over his dreams and his coat of many colors.  As his brothers stripped off his coat, they stripped off all his dignity, self respect, and self worth and left him with nothing, not sure he would ever arise to become the man God created him to be in destiny and purpose.  However, in this hour the Lord is saying:

"Whereas you have been forsaken and hated,  so that no one went through you, I will make  you an eternal excellence, a joy of many generations."     Is. 60:15-16

Joseph was thrown into a pit after he was stripped, and then sold as a piece of property. He was considered a slave....'less than a person'.  So also the sons and daughters of Africa!  But just as Almighty God raised Joseph up out of the pit, so will He raise up the children of Africa for their redemptive destiny and purpose!! 

The life of Joseph clearly illustrates how suffering unlocks destiny and how God redeems a life from the prison to the throne in one day!!  In the same way, the sons and daughters of Africa have suffered for many centuries, but now, those who know Jesus Christ can know for sure that God has a plan to redeem that which the enemy meant for evil.

Joseph in the end had an anointing for provision for all his brothers and for his nation as well.  Think about it,  Joseph was able to provide for a whole nation!  He was a "preserver of life".

"But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me to preserve life......and God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance."     Gen. 45:5,7

As with Joseph, God will enable the sons of Africa to rise in this hour to be a source of heavenly refreshment to the nations!!  God is releasing provision over Africa to provide for those who have enslaved and oppressed them for generations.

"And Joseph's brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the  earth."     Gen. 42:6

"Also the sons of those who afflicted you shall come bowing to you, and all those who despised you shall fall prostrate at the soles of your feet."     Isaiah 60:14

Although God exalted Joseph into authority, he still had to forgive his brothers for their betrayal.  Many times Joseph must have wept over his brothers.  The anger and abandonment that he felt must have crushed his spirit, yet he still had to forgive them.  He could never have been used to provide for his brothers if he hadn't forgiven them.  In the same way, Africa must keep a heart of forgiveness towards those who have treated them as 'less than a person'.  Although history reflects many injustices which must be dealt with in repentance before God and each other, we know that what others intended for evil, God will use for His glory!

Now, this is exciting.  Joseph also had a 'governmental anointing',

"Now Joseph was governor over the land" Gen 42:6

He was head over everything in the kingdom.  The only person higher than him was Pharaoh.  As I write these words, I have such a prophetic sense that the sons of Africa are right now beginning to receive their governmental anointing.  Is it any wonder that 7 of the 10  largest churches in the world are pastored right now by Africans!!  What can we say to this?  Rise up, O Africa, and receive your governmental anointing in the body of Christ!  Take your rightful place in the land!   Beloved Africa, heaven and earth has witnessed your sacrifice over many centuries.  Out of you he will raise up an army the likes of which has never before been seen.  Nothing will stand before this army, for before them the fire will burn and God Himself will be their commander!

God is looking for nations....going far beyond the church in this hour!  He wants to rouse the nations, for in this day His move will transcend beyond churches and denominations.  We have to be ready and prepare our heart for this thing that God is doing.....He is saying to His people:  Rise up and seek me, and I will heal your land!!!

"In that day there will be a highway from Egypt ( Africa ) to Assyria, and the Assyrian will come into Egypt and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptian will serve with the Assyrians.  In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria - a blessing in the midst of the land whom the Lord of Hosts shall bless saying:  Blessed is Egypt ( Africa ) My people, and Assyria the work of my hands, And Israel My inheritance."     Is. 19:23-25 

May God bless you my dear friends....please, please pray how you are to partner with us for these things.  I believe that many of you have a destiny connection here!!

Apostle Steve