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AFRIKA IS GOD'S

Therefore the basic meaning of malawi is “tongues”

in old Nyanja. In the language, flames are called Father) in the book of Acts was as
“tongues of fire” – that is, ‘malawi a moto’, and in tongues of fire, indicating the pres-
ence and power of God on earth.
short (nowadays) just malawi. How amazing are these realities?

The New Malawian President
f there is one thing that Afri- The country is also nicknamed "The
kans, both ancient and mod- Warm Heart of Africa". Very recently, there was a change of
ern, have in common it is the The origin of the name Malawi is administration in Malawi following a
Iknowledge that names are very a bit uncertain; it was originally at- re-run of the 2020 presidential elec-
powerful and that the meanings of tributed to the lake itself: Lake Ma- tions in which the opposition leader,
names do have influences on the lawi. However, its origin is believed Lazarus Chakwera, became the new
bearers of such names and that in- to be linked to the ancient King- President.
cludes people or places. And this dom of Maravi which flourished in I was glad and equally amazed watch-
is very true, for even the Bible indi- the area in the 15th century AD; ing a video where the new President
cates the same. This is made evident Maravi being an old name of the was speaking about his faith and be-
in the way God gave or changed the Nyanja people. In reality, Malawi lief in God. It completely blew my
names of many Bible characters. So means ‘Fire flames’, evoking the ris- mind and I am so encouraged about
basically, names are like spiritual ing sun scintillating on the waters of God's dealings with Malawi and the
brands that tell of a person even be- the lake. This is clearly illustrated entire Afrikan continent. Let me
fore you engage them. on the country’s flag. However, an- share with you, below, a transcrip-
The names of places in Afrika also other online source, says that the tion of what he said in the video:
have deep and powerful meanings, origin of the word Malawi is not “a
which are often tied to profound bit uncertain” if you really know the "My name is Lazarus Chakwera and
spiritual realities and the activities language. In the Nyanja language I come from Malawi. You know,
that happened in such places. And “kulawa” means to taste. “Lirawi” I look at myself and all that I have
these, in turn, almost all the time, de- (plural “malawi”) is that which tastes become, as a result of grace. See, I
fine the people in those places. Afri- (i.e. the tongue). Therefore the basic was born with some kind of impedi-
kans are known for carrying names meaning of malawi is “tongues” in ment. I couldn't talk to people, if
that carry power and I am not talking old Nyanja. In the language, flames there was three, five people, I just
about those worthless names that the are called “tongues of fire” – that is, shut down, I wasn't able to com-
colonialists gave the Afrikan territo- ‘malawi a moto’, and in short (nowa- municate. But God changed my
ries that they divided among them- days) just malawi. whole life and future, after I had met
selves; names that have no meaning I am so amazed at the beauty of the Him personally, and began to redi-
except for their portrayal of the wick- original name "kulawa" which means rect my life toward ministry. I have
edness of the hearts of the givers and to taste and "Lirawi” (plural “ma- seen God's grace, I have preached
for how they sounded in their ears. lawi”) and that it means tongues of to five, I have preached to fifty, I
fire. This for me is highly prophetic have preached to five thousand, I
About Malawi and also an indication of the next have preached to more than fifty
thousand in a large stadium. It's just
Malawi, officially the Republic of phase of Afrika as the place of au- taken God's grace, there's no way I
Malawi, is a land-linked country in thority found in the tongue and in could have ever dreamed that that
southeast Afrika that was formerly the declaration and actions of truth. was going to be possible. And more
known as Nyasaland. It is bordered Prior to doing the research for this recently I had to argue with God
by Zambia to the northwest, Tanza- article, I had never observed the over a direction in life that didn't
nia to the northeast, and Mozam- symbols on the Malawian flag and seem natural to me and this is what
bique on the east, south and west. that they represent the rising sun. It's led me to where I am now, where I
The country is separated from Tan- so interesting that both the sun and am running for president of Malawi
zania and Mozambique by Lake the tongue which Malawi basically and it was a struggle for me to make
Malawi. Malawi is over 118,000 means are three major spiritual sym- that decision. Talked with God a lot,
km² with an estimated population bols of authority and life. Life and read the scriptures a lot and one day,
of more than 14,900,000. Its capi- death is in the power of the tongue, God spoke to my heart and God was
tal is Lilongwe, which is also Ma- without the sun (Son) there is no life not saying, "I am pulling you out of
lawi's largest city; the second largest on earth and the manifestation of ministry," God was saying, "I am ex-
is Blantyre and the third is Mzuzu. the Holy Spirit (the Promise of the
tending your ministry so that you

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