Blessed be the truth-sayers for they shall be in Nigerian Pantheon. Be they clergy or laity, especially CLERGY.
We have seen unbelievable scenes of religious perfidy and spiritual iniquities in this land, including lies, frauds, distemper, heresies and hegemony. We have endured murderous teachings and outright murders, incitements and indictments, provocations and invocations, to our utter dismay and disgust. We don see plenty for this kontry!
But see the beauty-in-the-beast: The truth-sayers never gave up! There they were in the minority, but they mattered to justice and God' Deal for the land. So, they stood for the masses, with the masses, by the masses. We thank them. Those who thought truth will never rise are now witnessing the big surprise. They must now arise and bear witness, become witnesses of the TRUTH: God do descend for Nigeria and Nigerians o - no magomago, no wuruwuru again! The truth-sayers are being justified, soon to be edified and publicly robed in "pantheonic glory"! Yes.
If I were Nigeria's religious leaders therefore, I will root for free and fair ballots and give my congregation the education, castigation and motivation they need to choose right. They must troop out and exercise their civic and democratic right to vote. They must take this duty seriously and perform it dutifully.
If I were these revered clerics, I will preach and protest against CORRUPTION - the core problem of the land. I will join in the crusade positively, privately and publicly. I will stand up to be counted, to be known and noted on the side of The PEOPLE!
If that be so, I will urge the clergy concaves to do same...PUBLICLY. What better time than 2011? And these ELECTIONS?
"Oh, if I were this...". "You know, I wish I...". "If it were my say...". Everyone wishes to be in some people's place, face, purse, pain or pleasure. And you would do or not do THINGS! Now, here is my place for "PLAYING" others - persons, institutions, groups and positions. In this series, I will proffer by "role play & role thoughts". Specifics. Time-bound. Yes, if I were the president...!!!
Showing posts with label CAN Leadership Role. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CAN Leadership Role. Show all posts
Friday, April 15, 2011
Friday, November 26, 2010
If I Were Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
There is commendation that Nigerian Christians are united under the banner of Christ and CAN. United but understandably not unified. That will await the decades-long unification project still dogged by human and doctrinal differences at the global level! I predict it will come.
But one thing is clear: Every born-again Christian knows that our faith is about salvation through Jesus Christ, and being children of God by this grace qualifies us for eternal life. Peace, health, prosperity and longevity are assets/ingredients of our life on earth, as miracles and missions are elements of our ministry or service. Our Christian purpose is to fulfill God's purpose in the earth.
To be successful in this task means that we must live and lead by example - at both individual and institutional levels.
Families are crumbling and children are suffocating in Nigeria! Many homes are broke and so broken that they can't truly serve as building blocks of society! We are no longer breeding real beads and patriots because we are disabling family & home -against God's original and unshaken purpose/order! Yet, this land has enough for all our needs. Dear CAN, Nigeria is now overdue for a FAMILY-rebirth. Lead the Church there. Now!
Too many Christians in position of authority are living below - far, far below - Christ's standards. It shows in failed governance, failed contracts/projects, gargantuan corruption and frightening levels of crime and criminality across the land. By returning to the "golden bar" of our faith, they can set the tone and tenor of national rebirth. If Christians in cabinet and boardrooms as well as those they lead can be exemplary, Nigeria will be well on her way to true greatness in less than a decade. And we should all be blessed, and proud of this nation. We can't wait, it must start today!
If I were CAN therefore, its new leadership has its job cut out for it. Fortunately and shall we say fortuitously, the 2011 Elections are virtually coinciding with its advent: new leaders for CAN and Country! CAN must lead the campaign for good and God-fearing leaders in the new era. This must be at both elective and appointive positions. CAN must join the campaign against all forms of corruption in Nigeria. CAN must lead the crusade to reform and transform Christian citizens of this great and blessed country. CAN must fight for families, widows, the weak, children, the aged and against poverty in the blessed land.
Finally, preachers and teachers in its fold must lead by example. The craze for material wealth and media hype in the Body of Christ has crept to worrisome heights - almost an epidemic! CAN must stamp out this demon. The gospel of prosperity must give way to the Gospel of Salvation.
Nigeria needs peace, will CAN and Nigerian Christians lead the peace? P-L-E-A-S-E.
But one thing is clear: Every born-again Christian knows that our faith is about salvation through Jesus Christ, and being children of God by this grace qualifies us for eternal life. Peace, health, prosperity and longevity are assets/ingredients of our life on earth, as miracles and missions are elements of our ministry or service. Our Christian purpose is to fulfill God's purpose in the earth.
To be successful in this task means that we must live and lead by example - at both individual and institutional levels.
Families are crumbling and children are suffocating in Nigeria! Many homes are broke and so broken that they can't truly serve as building blocks of society! We are no longer breeding real beads and patriots because we are disabling family & home -against God's original and unshaken purpose/order! Yet, this land has enough for all our needs. Dear CAN, Nigeria is now overdue for a FAMILY-rebirth. Lead the Church there. Now!
Too many Christians in position of authority are living below - far, far below - Christ's standards. It shows in failed governance, failed contracts/projects, gargantuan corruption and frightening levels of crime and criminality across the land. By returning to the "golden bar" of our faith, they can set the tone and tenor of national rebirth. If Christians in cabinet and boardrooms as well as those they lead can be exemplary, Nigeria will be well on her way to true greatness in less than a decade. And we should all be blessed, and proud of this nation. We can't wait, it must start today!
If I were CAN therefore, its new leadership has its job cut out for it. Fortunately and shall we say fortuitously, the 2011 Elections are virtually coinciding with its advent: new leaders for CAN and Country! CAN must lead the campaign for good and God-fearing leaders in the new era. This must be at both elective and appointive positions. CAN must join the campaign against all forms of corruption in Nigeria. CAN must lead the crusade to reform and transform Christian citizens of this great and blessed country. CAN must fight for families, widows, the weak, children, the aged and against poverty in the blessed land.
Finally, preachers and teachers in its fold must lead by example. The craze for material wealth and media hype in the Body of Christ has crept to worrisome heights - almost an epidemic! CAN must stamp out this demon. The gospel of prosperity must give way to the Gospel of Salvation.
Nigeria needs peace, will CAN and Nigerian Christians lead the peace? P-L-E-A-S-E.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)