Prelude
I submit totally
to the authority of GOD, in the name of JESUS CHRIST HIS SON, under the express
guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT, with no regard whatsoever to my largely limited
and finite wisdom, knowledge or understanding, on matters which will be relayed
into my heart, in respect of a clarion call by fellow genuine followers of
CHRIST, to rise up and make supplications to GOD on behalf of nations of this
earth. This submission is also without regard or reference to none of any man’s
utterances, quotation or documentation whatsoever; with the exception of one
and only GOD’s word (the Holy Bible – New King James’ Version, 1982), as men were
inspired by GOD to document (2Tim.3:16-17; 1Pet.1:20-21).
Therefore under this
authority, I make bold to declare first, that it is essential to put a few
terms into perspective, for proper understanding of this plight. By any reference
to ‘world’, I mean a system created by men (a governing system) solely in their
own wisdom outside GOD’s; Ways of life and living developed and instituted by
men without GOD’s disposition; and a means by which things are done or
accomplished by men, not at the expense of GOD. Also by ‘man or men’, it means
man or men, regardless of gender or age, except when specified. By ‘earth’, I
mean the one that GOD created for men to dwell in, to multiply on and have
dominion over, including everything that were created on it for their
sustenance as recorded in the book of Genesis chapters 1 and 2. By nations, I
mean peoples who come together to live in unity for their common good, under an
umbrella of tribes, tongues, cultures, resources....etc. By religion, I mean
every other means of deity or worship outside the standard ordained by GOD as
absolute Faith and belief in CHRIST. By Christianity, I mean a standard of
living exemplified by JESUS CHRIST according to GOD’s word. By Christian, I
refer to those who follow CHRIST to the letter under the sole tutelage of the
HOLY SPIRIT as HE guides them into understanding of GOD’s word which they are
bound to live out. By unbelievers, I mean anyone who is into one religion or
the other, and is yet to accept the authority of JESUS as the SON of THE LIVING
GOD and the only way by which anyone can reach GOD.
Background
In the beginning GOD created the
heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and
darkness was on the face of the deep. And the SPIRIT of GOD
was hovering over the face of the waters......Then GOD saw everything that HE had made, and indeed it
was very good (Genesis 1:1,2,31).
Just as in any human establishment that employs people to do their bidding, GOD
made man to inhabit the earth and do HIS will. But the fall of man to the
antics of satan, required that GOD by HIMSELF, through HIS only begotten, in
the form of Man, walk this earth, to restore man back to the original intention
of GOD – to do HIS will. This is fulfilled according to the following Bible
verses: “For GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whoever
believes in HIM should not perish
but have everlasting life
(John 3:16). However, man, in his own wisdom has consistently failed in
recognizing their purpose for existence, by going after self, material possessions
and idols. Man will stop at nothing to ensure they satisfy their flesh because
of their lust for the world. But the Scriptures cannot be broken because GOD
inspired Holy men to put the Bible together. For instance, Bible says “Do
not love the world or the
things in the world. If
anyone loves the world, the love
of the FATHER is not in him (1 John 2:15)”. This is in fulfilment of
GOD’s mandate to restore man back to HIMSELF.
Introduction
Nigeria is a
country at the heart of Africa – the West African region. It is popularly
referred to as the world’s most populous black nation. Nigeria has three main
ethnic regions (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo), with many sub-ethnic groups and
several tribes and tongues (dialects). Nigeria is a nation that is blessed with
immense human and natural resources, if properly exploited, is sufficient
enough to cater for all the needs of Nigerians and other parts of the world.
The challenge Nigeria
faces today is thought to be a result of colonialism. No doubts, but prior to
the arrival of the colonial masters, we were outrightly into all kinds of idol
worship. Even to date, in such a ‘modern’ dispensation, idolatry has not
ceased, in fact it has adapted modern dimensions.
The Industrial
Revolution ushered in a lot of wealth creation, prosperity, technological
developments and advancement. This led many colonial masters to embark upon
conquering other less developed nations and exploiting their resources for
personal gains. Of course, many founding fathers of faith came to Africa to
bring the Gospel of JESUS to our doorsteps, but many of the paid with their
lives. While some lost out in their greed for the resources, some lost out
fulfilling GOD’s will – CHRIST visited Africa through them.
Our colonial
masters did not perform less worse than their predecessors. The amalgamation of
different cultures and ethnicities as Nigeria ‘for a common good’ created the
platform for our supposed unity. These slave masters were out to perfect their
‘divide and rule’ strategy, which to date is plaguing Nigeria.
The religious
campaigns that swept across EurAsia, ‘in the name of GOD’ was perpetuated by
supposed Christians and Muslims. This spread into Africa through the Northern
regions and this is why to date, the Northern parts of Nigeria is predominantly
Muslims. Whilst the Gospel of JESUS came through the South-Western part, hence
the reason the Southerners are predominantly “Christians”. Therefore, in
Nigeria, I will say we have those who believe in JESUS and those who do not.
As the Bible is
set to fulfil all the prophecies given, many Christians are falling into the
subtle arms of satan through democracy, money and politics. Democracy – because
it is a viable tool to achieve mob brainwashing, as it requires eloquent and
motivational speakers that are prospective personnel who can do the bidding of
the world leaders. The rich, wealthy and powerful are controlling all the
available resources, in the name of democracy. Whilst they continue to plunder
the land, the poor are rendered helpless and they become desperate to have
their means of survival through any means available. We now have many forms of
sustenance – armed robbery, prostitution, forgery…etc. Be aware as well, that
politicians will go to any length to ensure they are elected. This includes but
not limited to ritual killings, oath swearing at idol shrines and so on.
Today, Nigeria
is on a deplorable state of being as a nation. Although many Nigerians claim to
be genuine followers of CHRIST, they are imminent perpetuators of evil and ungodliness.
This is one of the many reasons we have all kinds of churches in Nigeria. An
average street may have as many as 4 – 5 different denominations, all claiming
to have been called by GOD. Unfortunately, through these means, the kingdom of
hell is fuelling divisions among GOD’s children. Many Pastors start out well
with clear vision of GOD’s mind, but have lost out to the coffers of
politicians because they covet their ill-gotten wealth to “build” GOD’s Kingdom
whilst they are busy amassing landed properties and material wealth, especially
at the detriment of the sheep whom GOD has put under their care. Worst is that
they preach a different Gospel from that which CHRIST came to deliver to man.
They preach material prosperity, tithe giving, offerings, donations….all with
the aim of plundering the ignorant.
Prayer
Points for Nigeria
(a) GOD should
create a hunger and thirst for HIM in the hearts of the ignorant, that they may
recognize the need to depend on the Bible as their source of strength and not man.
(b) That the
ignorant should come to the understanding of the need to live out GOD’s word
through the help of the HOLY SPIRIT and not to satisfy the desires of their
heart.
(c) That GOD
should expose everyone doing the bidding of satan on every pulpit across the
nation.
(d) That the
Gospel of JESUS will again become a household norm in homes across the nation.
(e) That the
kingdom of darkness will suffer a great blow in their plans to make Nigeria a
Muslim nation, as the Gospel of JESUS keep reaching all those who come in
contact with the truth of GOD’s word no matter which form it may take.
(f) That the
Western nations will discontinue their campaign to institute ungodliness into
‘developing’ nations so that GOD’s word will have a root in the heart of men.
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