By Kayode Adeoti
Christians across the country have been urged to participate in the forthcoming 2019 general elections in Nigeria and stop assuming that politics is dirty and evil.
The visiting Minister of God to Calvary Baptist Church, Ilorin, Reverend Joshua Sunday Ajayi gave the charge yesterday, just as he stressed that Christians must contribute their quota to ensure that right persons emerge leaders in the 2019 election.
The clergyman further emphasized his point by quoting from the book of Proverbs chapter 29 verse 2, saying “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked ruled, the people mourn.”
Reverend Ajayi maintained that it’s not good when Christians fail to exercise their civic right to vote and be voted for in an election.
“It’s a wrong notion that politics is dirty and evil and that Christians should not be involved in it. If we continue with this assumption, we will never be able to get it right and we will continue to be at the mercy of the wicked.
“Some people believe they won’t make heaven if they join politics, I don’t know where they read that in the Bible. Why should we continue allowing evils to rule when we have what it takes to rule in a Godly way, Reverend Ajayi noted.
He also charged Christians to shun all difficulties and endeavour to get the permanent voters cards, saying it is the only tool one can use to vote during election.
He further stressed that Christians should stop assuming that their votes will not counts.
The clergyman said, “if we all assumed that votes will not count, then we will not all vote. Today, many Christians believe this hence, they never register to partake in the poll by obtaining their PVC. We can see how we destroy our democratic institution gradually.
“How many Christians do we have in the House of Assembly, Representatives even the Senates? Few! It’s high time we changed our mentality and get divinely active about Nigeria politics.”
…Urged to glorify God with their life
By Adejoke Adeniyi-Jackson
The need for Christians to live their lives to glorify God at all times, has again been stressed.
This was the charge by a Cleric, Pastor Ola-Olu Adeyemo in his sermon delivered at the 33rd anniversary of Samuel Band of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Ilorin District Headquarters.
In the sermon themed: “Kingdom exploits that count”, the Pastor Adeyemo urged believers to emulate Christ in all that they do in order to win souls for the kingdom of God.
The Cleric then called on Ministers of God to harp on the fruits of the spirit in their sermons and teaching in order to encourage righteous living in a corrupt society.
Similarly, Christian women have been admonished to be more resolute, courageous and determined to pursue their God’s divine agenda for their lives.
Reverend Helen Ebun Oluwakorode who made the called at a one- day annual programme of the Royal Women Ministries with the theme “the unstoppable woman” held at Calvary Message Church, Ogunsola street off Asa Dam road, Ilorin encouraged women not to be discouraged by criticism.
Reverend Oluwakorode implored them to forge ahead on what they believe would make them better and relevant in the church and the society and play greater role in the development of the nation.
In his message titled, “How to become a prosperous nation”, Pastor Taiye Aransiola of United Evangelical Miracle Church Off Yidi Road, Ilorin called on Nigerians to desist from evil deeds and live a life of holiness unto God.
The Minister in charge of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, City of Grace, Obbo road, Ilorin, Reverend Kelechi Odii also in his Message “Youth Living by the Word of God” charged youths to abstain from worldly affairs and be holy.
Reverend Odii called on Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to destroy their destiny.
Speaking at this year’s women anniversary, with the theme “Let Christ reign in you”, Pastor ldowu Constain of the New Life Holy Trinity Chapel Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin urged women to be role model to their family and the society and let the teachings of the Bible be their guilding principles.
Also in her message at the annual thanksgiving, Reverend Mother Remi Adegbemiro of the Halleluyah C & S Church, kilanko road, Ilorin admonished Chrstians to appreciate God through praise singing for His mercy.
Pastor Aremu Abidoye of the Ark of God Covenant Faith Bible Ministry, Amayo implored Chrstians not to relent in praying for their leaders for divine direction.
Reverend James Adedoyin of ECWA, Ita Elepa, Ilorin in his message titled “forgiveness is part of tickets to the kingdom of God” called on Christians to develop the spirit of forgiveness and move closer to God in worship.
