Emmanuel Clement
As Christians in Lagos State joins millions around the world to mark the Easter celebration, Clerics has urged Nigerians to imbibe the sacrificial life of Christ to guarantee peace and security in the nation.
Speaking with investigator news, Prophet David Willie of Worldwide Freedom Church stated that Christians should live a life of sacrifice, love and forgiveness to guarantee peaceful coexistence in the nation.
In his sermon on the topic “Do not be afraid” taking from the holy scripture, Mark 16:6, Prophet Willie noted that God sent his only begotten son to die for sinners and the poor because of the love he has for mankind, noting that Easter was all about sacrifice, love, forgiveness, peace and eternal life, which were the mission of Jesus Christ on the earth according to God’s divine plans.
He called on Christians to believe,trust and have confidence in Christ Jesus as his death and resurrection teaches us on how to forgive one another and learn to give to the poor.
”I congratulate Christians and the entire humanity for the crucifixion and the eventual resurrection of Jesus Christ today being Easter Sunday.
”As we mark this occasion which actually marks the life of sacrifice, I call on all Christians, the people of Nigerian and all of humanity to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice.”
”Jesus Christ, even though, God, left everything in heaven for the sake of humanity to come down to our level.
”I call on everyone especially those who are in high positions to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice. Let our leaders be humble and become servant leaders.
“God sent his son for us to believe, trust and have confidence in him,let us come back to him so that he can reconcile us back to God”he submitted
The pastor in charge of Dominion Believers Ministry, Apostle Dr U.J.Essien said that the significance of Easter celebration brought about eternal life, salvation, redemption and reconciled man back to God.
According to him, the death and resurrection of Christ should transform Christians into better individuals in the society.
“The grace of God should make you humble and lead you to live a purposeful life. Easter is a period of reflection on the sacrifices Christ made.
“We are here not because of who we are, our education, or the tithes we have, but because of the grace of God, therefore we should learn to emulate his lifestyle which is humility and allow God’s love to be with us so that we can extend it to the poor.” he stated
Lending his voice,the resident pastor of the Assemblies of God Church, Ejigbo 2 Section, Transformation center,Rev Tim Paul opined that the celebration today shows the establishment of the kingdom of peace and victory over sin and death.
He went further to state that as Christians,the need to live an exemplary life which should be centered on love and sacrifice to mankind should not be overlooked.
“The resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolized victory over sin and death, as well as the redemption of Christians, which should inspire them to live according to His instructions.”
“The grace of God has been made sufficient through His resurrection, and it should not be taken for granted,”
I want to urge Christians to use the Easter period to thank God for His mercies, including those that may seem insignificant.” he stated
