Pastor Kumuyi, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Gov. Akinwumi Ambode and his wife
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t the Independence Anniversary Interdenominational
Church Service that was held at the Deeper Life Bible Church Headquarters in
Lagos, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, read John Chapter 1 verse 6 and the
Book of Psalm Chapter 105 verse 17. He told worshippers that God sent Joseph,
Moses, Joshua, David and others to preserve and protect the lives of the
Children of Israel. From Abraham to Zachariah, God has always been using personalities
to actualize his objectives.
Kumuyi said, “Today, God is searching for yielded men
and women and we are among them.” He made it known that in every chosen field
of human endeavour, the Lord has people for a purpose. In the first subtitle of
his Independence Sermon, “The Significance of a Man in Every Generation,”
Kumuyi noted that in every community, God chooses a man to fulfil a purpose
which was the case during the days of Joseph who God used to preserve the lives
of the children of Israel in Egypt. God is always looking for a man who is
significant in his sight, a man with the saviour’s pardon and strong persuasion
with a guiding purpose.
The man of God added that God needs a man
with strategic programme because without strategy nothing can change. God also
wants a man with sound principles, a path to follow and selfless perspectives. Just
as David served his generation, God expects everyone to serve progressively and
selflessly. Pastor Kumuyi noted that Jesus Christ paid the supreme price for
men and he is looking for men to render service as well.
Presently, sincere servanthood is what the
present day generation clamours for with special grace and godliness. Kumuyi
explained that sustained support for the grass root is paramount like Modecai
who was able to mobilize the Jews and emerged a major factor in the Medio-Persian
kingdom. Another major factor for this generation is surprise strategies with
ground breaking goals, “God will give us wisdom to be a problem solver and
gives us the solution, let us stop saying what will I get out of it,” Kumuyi
advised.
Emphasizing on Jesus as the saviour of men
in every generation, Pastor Kumuyi said that Jesus is the sacrificial lamb to
all sinners and lover of souls. He is the sufficient lifeline that can save and
protect men from difficulty including insurmountable challenges.
The chief host of the Independence
Interdenominational Service, Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos was amazed by
the mighty edifice of the Deeper Life Bible Church. The Governor revealed that
he chose the Deeper Life Headquarters Church for the Independence Anniversary,
as a payback for his failure to attend the opening ceremony. The magnificence
edifice with architectural aesthetic design was opened for worship in April. He
enjoined Nigerians “To be steadfast and respect the values of its founding
fathers, everyone must work together to achieve the potentials.” The message of
hope and integrity should be projected.
Ambode appreciated Pastor Kumuyi for his
dedicated service to God including his transformational approach to religion in
the country. He commended Deeper Life for its exemplary Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) for building the Oduwole Bridge to ease traffic in the
Gbagada axis. Ambode said Lagos State Government will construct more roads in
Gbagada and its environs adding that Christians should continue to pray for the
progress of the country and that the best is yet to come.
Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo,
was elated as he began with song before his speech, “talodabi Olorun wa talodabi Olorun wa, talo le se bi Olorun wa,”
no one is like God and none is as powerful as God.
Osinbajo thanked Pastor Kumuyi for
attending the Independence Anniversary programme that was held at Abuja and
organised by the Federal Government. He appreciated Kumuyi’s kindly words,
labour of love and prayers for Nigeria.
Reading from the Book of Hebrews 11 verses
24 to 29, in his sermon titled “Coming of Age,” Osinbajo explained that when
Moses was of age he refused to associate himself with evil. Moses rejected
things that were inimical to his faith and belief.
According to Osinbajo, just like Moses,
“Nigerians should come of age and reject corruption, ethnicity and shun evil.”
As it happened during the days the Israelites in Egypt, the country will cross
the Red Sea for freedom. Quoting 2 Chronicles Chapter 7 verse 14, Osinbajo
encouraged “Nigerians to humble themselves, pray and turn from their wicked
ways.” He added that prayers should be made for God to heal the land.
The VP asserted, that as the nation comes
of age, its destiny lies in the hands of its people. He noted that God has
promised that his people will not be put to shame and there will be plenty for
all. He will also preserve his people from evil and danger.
Meanwhile, more than forty thousand
worshippers attended the Interdenominational Service as choristers from various
sections of the church showcased their mastery in songs and musical
instruments. Worshippers were regaled by the Youth Choir as they were
entertained with saxophone. The saxophonists held on for long while the
congregation applauded.
There was special rendition by the
Anniversary Choir who coincidentally, were born on October 1st 1960.
They are now 58 years old.
Indeed, the Special Independence
Anniversary Service brought showers of blessings to worshippers and the land
has been spiritually healed.
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