Goodness and Mercy Ministries founder and leader Prophet Tapiwa Freddy said that he was distressed following the demolition of his house in Glen View 1 suburb by the Harare City Council on Thursday, 28 September.
In a Facebook post, the self-styled prophet said his house was demolished even though he followed all the procedures that were outlined by the council.
Freddy said he was drawing faith from what he believes is God’s plan for him, his family and his church. He wrote:
Today is a challenging day for me as my residential house has been demolished. It’s a distressing situation, especially considering that six years ago, the Harare City Council legally allocated me a residential stand in Glen View.
I followed all the necessary regulations and paperwork to build a small house that I could afford.
Unfortunately, this is not the only hardship I’ve faced. Our church was also demolished 2 years ago, marking the second time I’ve been directly affected by such an event.
In the face of these difficulties, I turn to prayer and encourage my fellow church members not to lose heart.
Despite the setbacks, I remain steadfast in my faith and trust that there is a reason why God allows such things to happen.
Today, even with my house demolished, I will continue to hold on to my unwavering belief in Him.
Furthermore, I am determined to persevere and move forward. That is why I invite everyone to join us tomorrow Friday, 29 September at our Night of Revival (pungwe!), which will take place at our new premises located at the corner of High Glen Road and Mushayabhande Road in Glen Norah B, Harare.
So, today may bring challenges, but it also presents an opportunity for renewal and strength. I am resolved to find solace and comfort in my faith, knowing that God has a plan for me, my home, and my church.
Harare Deputy Mayor Cllr Kudzai Kadzombe later said the demolition was in response to a petition by residents who said the houses were allocated by the council without doing due diligence on a road in 2017.
Posting on X, Kadzombe also said the City of Harare will allocate new stands to the affected residents as well as construct houses for them, with council covering all expenses including sourcing building materials.
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