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By Pst. Peter Kahwai

There are times when we desire our dawn to come much quickly because of what we are going through. Each and every one of us has his/her own dawn. The bible in Genesis 32:22-29, narrates a story of Jacob, when he wrestled with an angel of God.

When dawn came, he told the angel that he could not leave him until he blessed him (Jacob). Jacob had taken everything that he owned including his two wives and two maid servants and eleven sons, to the other side of the river Jabbok. He was left alone. He was in fear of his brother Esau, and that’s why he needed time to be alone and consult with God. Remember, he was coming from his uncle Laban and there was no way he could have gone back. On the other side his brother Esau was coming to meet with him. He was in a bad situation; however, he knew his answer would come from the Lord.

That night he wrestled with the angle of God until the breaking of the day (dawn). That was the eleventh hour for Jacob. He knew when the day breaks, things would be good. He was asked his name and he said, “Jacob”, meaning supplanter. He was told that his name would no longer be Jacob, but Israel, which means to be blessed. His name was changed and everything changed in his life. He was blessed and Esau became a real brother to him.

What is my point today? The Lord is able to change your status and your life. Simply release yourself to God and He will meet you. Step out of the multitude and wait upon Him. Wrestle with Him and He will bless you. Sometimes we miss the blessing of the Lord because we grow tired before dawn comes. Therefore, never give up, but just persist on and your right time will come.

The famous former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill was once invited to a graduation ceremony. Everybody waited anxiously to hear his speech, but he stood up, he gave a very simple speech; he said “Never, Never, Never give up!”, then he took his seat sat again. Indeed my brother and my sister, time has come for us to experience the power and the blessings of God. Remember that when you come to the end of yourself, that becomes the beginning of God.

In other words, whatever challenges you have been experiencing for some time now will soon come to pass. God is there for you and he will do to you what He has always done for His faithful servants.

Now, what will you experience when your dawn finally comes? Well, these are some of the indicators that your dawn with God has come: Blessing of the Lord (Proverbs 10:22), Hope that comes from above (Rom. 5:5), Peace of God, A great breakthrough, Spiritual and Physical maturity, Emotional stability, A new name. (Gen. 32:28)

Thank you and may our good God bless you Mightily?
Rev. Peter Kahwai is the presiding pastor at PEFA Church, Mwihoko. He can be reached on 0720 264470.

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It was around 12 noon as we sat in a hotel in Nyeri for lunch, and for interview with David Mambo. Mambo is a fast rising Gospel musician. David Mambo was born in Kamoko Mahiga in Othaya as a third born in a family of six. Born to Evanson Ndung’u  and Hannah Wanjiku, he joined Kamoko primary school where he discovered his singing talent. His teacher always highlighted him in every session in school. His father, being a pastor in an independent Church raised him in a God fearing manner.

After primary school, he joined Othaya Boys High School, but dropped out due to lack of school fees. He then joined Gachatha Day High School where he struggled until he sat for his KCSE in 2005.  He started his hustles after his dream of joining college collapsed. He started doing all sorts of menial jobs in people’s farms for peanuts. He would also work for credit whereby up to date, there are people who still owe him money.

Having a strong Christian background, he kept on seeking God. In the process, he got a job at Mukurwe-ini for a salary of Ksh. 2500 which was barely enough for his expenses. He found it hard to even save for house rent. His salary later went up to 7500. His life started becoming beautiful, but little did he know that the devil was not happy. He was promoted to become a manager in the same station but the other workers started diverting money to other sources without his knowledge. He would use his own money to cover for the difference until he lost patience because he became bankrupt. He tendered his resignation and explained to his boss what had been happening.

The boss urged him to continue for he had no problem with him. He then planned to go to Germany where he had received an invitation, but he had no money. During this period, he had released his first album ‘Ndahoya’ (I pray). It was not yet popular with people. He then planned its launch so that he could popularise it and also get money to go to Germany. He organised the launch of the album at PCEA Muhito in Mukurwe-ini. He invited many people from all walks of life; friends and even members of parliament to grace the occasion.

When the day finally came, he could not stop but marvel at God’s favour towards him as scores of people attended the launch. They contributed money in amount that he had never dreamt of before. His boss, Charles Kaburu gave an amount of contribution that David could not believe, such that he changed his mind of going to Germany so that he could continue working with him.

After the launch, he got money that helped him start his own electronics business, though he continued working in the petrol station. The money disappearance was still a mystery at the petrol station. Later, it was discovered how the money used to disappear. It pained his boss that the workers were stealing the money so that they could fix David. However, David pleaded with his boss to forgive them for there is power in forgiveness.

It was this experience that inspired David to sing the song Rucio Ruitu. It was to tell his enemies not to make fun of him, that though his today would not be good, tomorrow would be better. The song was an instant hit and he thanks God for letting him pass through pain and later making him graze in green pastures of His grace. He thanks God for making him establish contacts with reputable spiritual fathers like Charles King’ori who recorded his song, and N.D Guthuka who gives him words of wisdom and encouragement. He prays for God’s blessings to follow them always.

David Mambo is a living example that God pays and lifts people from the ground. He is now in the process of recording his new album, Aria na Ithui telling God to talk to us for we have heard more from politicians than from God Himself. God has been together with him for there was even a time that robbers attacked his work place but never got to see where the money was kept. “God can make those who can see go blind in order to protect His people,” he says.

After the robbers left, he cried for the Lord of miracles for working in his life. “Truly, we should all serve Him forever,” he advices us. Mambo’s vision is to go all over the world and preach the word of God through music, and tell people about the wonders of God.

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By Kinyua Wairatu
Her official documents record her name as Mary Wanjiru, but to the world, she is fondly referred to as Shiru wa GP. The GP in this case standing for God’s Prophet. Well, whatever name you prefer to call her, this lady is truly a walking miracle.

Like many of us, Shiru was not only born in a humble family, but she also had to do some of what people would call odd jobs. But given her determination, it didn’t matter what she was but what mattered most was what she could become. And indeed, she has become one of the celebrated Gospel musicians of our time. 

Well, you cannot satisfactorily understand the turns and twists in the life of Shiru wa GP until you get the story straight from her own mouth. Now, this is it, this is the story:  

I was born in 1983 in Ngegu, Kiambu. I’m the second born in the family of three children. My mother is Jane Njeri. I really love and respect my mother because I would not be what I am today if it were not for her.

My mother used to sell chang’aa, and I used to watch out for any policemen approaching so that I could alert her not to be caught unawares. The chang’aa money would then pay our fees and cater for our basic needs.  

I started singing at a very tender age; I can remember I was in class five. As you would expect of any child, I had no specification in the songs I sang as long as I enjoyed it. My favourite songs as a child then were those of Simon Kihara, famously known as Musaimo. 

I can recall one day during break-time when my teachers called me to sing for them a song called muhiki wa 14, and they really enjoyed it and I was left a happy soul. After completing my primary school education at Loreto Primary School in Turitu, I moved to Githurai in Nairobi to be with my uncle. 

While staying with my uncle in Githurai, I got to understand so much and even has the chance to see different Gospel music performance. I very much remember admiring the Maximum Melodies performance. I really liked their moves that I also stated practicing to dance like them. 

When I went back to Kiambu, I joined the A.P dancing group and we formed Kiambu Chosen Generation Dancers. I also started attending church service at the Independent Church, though not as irregular. 

It was at the Independent Church that my spiritual foundation was laid. When I went back to Nairobi, I became a full Christian convert and fully dedicated my life to Christ at Home Care Fellowship in Kahawa, under Ev. Ann Kamau. I was actually persuaded by a mother called Nyina Wa Mbugua to get saved. I’m really graceful for this mother and I praise God for her. 

When I returned to Kiambu, my mother could not understand my I decided to get saved. Why was she unhappy with my salvation? She was an alcohol brewer, in fact, this what she did to sustain us as a family. I therefore used to keep guard, watching out for police and tip her off for any danger. She therefore new that I could not continue playing that important role now that I was a born again Christian. Instead of keeping watch at the police, I now used to spend most of my time in the church praying and helping in other different church activities. 

This did not make things any better for me. When I got back home, I would not get any food left for me and if I enquire why, I would be told to go eat at the police station because the police had taken all the money available since there was nobody to tip her off when they are coming. 

One Sunday, my mother decided to follow me to the church to see what I was doing there. I didn’t know she was following me and as usual, I took to the stage for praise and worship and what I did on the stage really surprised her. She so exited that by the time I finished, he came forward and gave her life to Christ! I could not believe it, but yes, there she was. That marked the end of the alcohol business.

We struggled for a while as a family because mum was no longer doing her alcohol business. I later got some job and the little income I got from it sustained us. The struggle continued and was so hard that I decided to work as a house-help. 

In the meantime, I remained a very active praise and worship team member. I was also in our dancing team. We received great support in this team from Pastor Kiprono. Pastor Kiprono had known me from birth.I would later fall in love with Antony Thuo. Anthony was our keyboard player. We wedded at Kiambu Deliverance Church.  

As settled down in marriage, I got great support from my husband Anthony towards the realisation of my dream of becoming a good Gospel musician. Anthony would play the keyboard as I practised my song and later programme them for me. However, I could not raise enough money to record the songs. I therefore decided to seek the help of my pastor Mr Hinga and he organised a fundraiser for to help me record my songs. I therefore recorded my first song called Muoroto at Big Heart Studios.  

Soon after recording the songs, I embarked on the journey of marketing the music. I visited several places to popularise the songs and lucky enough God helped to make some good sales. By this time, Anthony was back in college to complete his course and as you would expect, I had to assume the role of providing for our small family. Today Anthony is an accountant with a leading bank in the country. 

Two years later, I recorded another song called Agiginyani. This song was aimed at motivating me not to give up regards of the challenges we were going through as newly wedded couples. I was now working at Wilson Airport when the song hit the market – with a bang. I decided to leave my job at Wilson Airport so as to concentrate in the marketing this new song which was no doubt very promising. Because of his song, so many opportunities opened up for in a manner that I had never imagined before. One of the high profile invitations I received because of this new recording was an invite to perform in the United States of America. I stayed in America for three months and visited more than 10 states in the US. 

I could hardly believe the president-like receptions I received everywhere I visited. But I had no doubt that all these was happening because God was in action in my life. By the time I was leaving the US, people were still asking for more of my performance. They kept asking me to stay a little longer so that they could enjoy my performance. Right now, I’m working on my third song to be released soon. 

I have a word for the aspiring Gospel singers and this is that waiting upon the Lord is the key to true success in life. More important, music is all about being original, yes, remaining yourself all the time. In other words, never try to be like someone whom you think is more successful than you.

APPRECIATION 

I appreciate my husband Antony Thuo G.P (God’s Property) for his love and support in my music ministry. I also thank my mum and my mother-in law together with my brother and sister for their support. May God bless them all. To all my fans, may God expand your boundaries because I can never forget that I am what I am today because of your continued support.

 

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