It looks like President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga met for the first time since the election with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.  

I just spoke with Pastor Simon, being the realist he is, said that he had just heard on the news that these two leaders made a joint statement and are moving toward reconciliation.  He seemed very optimistic and you could hear the hope in his voice.  Though he said he was still overwhelmed with the displaced people under his hedge of care.  He would keep trusting the Lord.  And passes on many thanks to everyone praying and helping.

Yesterday I read in the New York Times that, "You can never underestimate the ability of just a couple of people to tear a place apart…"  An ambassador said of Kibaki and Odinga, who are arguing about the presidency.  This article, for me, served as another reminder how much we can influence we can have in this world.

Keep praying for peace and reconciliation.  In Isaiah 66:12 peace is said to have been extended like a river.  A river flows.  God's peace flows in the midst of chaos.  Amen.