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More articles on this topic: David FrancisHertzogville - A family dares not bury their father because God made them a promise he would be resurrected.
Now the Meintjies family in this sleepy Freestate hamlet waits for the miracle, even if it means they have to pay R250 a day for his “boarding” in the mortuary and in spite of the community and the rest of the family protesting vehemently against the wake.
Paul Meintjies, 76, a prominent Hertzogville resident, died on Wednesday last week, but his remains still lie in the local mortuary fridge.
His son, Pieter Meintjies, said on Wednesday the promise of their father’s resurrection was revealed to the family by a “prophet” of the Action for Christ Ministries, Dawid Francis.
The family has already seen many miracles through this ministry, such as “a female friend who could see again”. That is why they believe in the promise.
‘We believe in God’s promise’
Meintjies jun said it was a difficult time for his mother, Anna, and his two sisters, Petro Josephs of Durban and Daleen Swanepoel of Kimberley.
“We’re experiencing tremendous opposition from the community and our family.
“My father was a member of Action for Christ before he passed away and we believe in God’s promise. Nobody will make us believe otherwise.”
Other family members, who are scattered around South Africa, are upset and refuse to comment.
In the town itself people tend to whisper about the “great resurrection” and then shake their heads.
Many believe the Meintjies family has lost touch with reality somewhere along the way.
Francis, the prophet, said he got to know the Meintjies family many years ago.
“God told me Meintjies should not be buried after his death. I already knew that something big was waiting on us on that day.
“However, I did not know it would be his departure.
Needn’t have a continuous wake
“I merely bring God’s message. I believe that Meintjies will be resurrected to allow God to be glorified.
“His resurrection will take place long after his death so that people will not be able to say that he did not die. But it will be soon.”
“It is not necessary to have a continuous wake at his side. God will tell me when the time is nigh and then I will be there,” said Francis.
“His next of kin must make the decision themselves not to bury him. I was only a courier, bringing God’s message.
“They took the step themselves to abide in their belief.”
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