By Segun Awofadeji, Bauchi
Christians have been asked to let the lesson learnt and the spirit imbibed during the Lenten season to further strengthen their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Spiritual Father and Chairman, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church(CSMC), Worldwide Ayo ni o, Most Reverend Prophet Samuel Adefila Abidoye, gave the appeal in his Easter message to Christians issued at the Church International headquarters, Galilee Land, and made available to WikkiTimes yesterday.
According to him, after fasting for forty days, the humility exhibited by the Lord Jesus Christ that rode on donkey to Jerusalem should be the guiding principles of the Christians.
He also stressed the need for Christians to be their brothers’ keeper and assist the less privileged and vulnerable in the spirit of Easter to further germinate in their daily lives.
Prophet Abidoye, said “Regular reading of the Bible and prayer that have been part and parcel of our lives and characters should not be jettisoned but should imbibe as we need to move more closer to God to salvage the World so that His coming to the World will not be in vain”
“Yes, Corona virus also known as Covid 19 is seriously ravaging the World, this is the period to take our case to God and sincerely seek His face for an end to the current pandemic” the Spiritual Father added.
“The Covid 19 had also forced the Church to put this year’s ascension of Horeb on hold, and this is an indication that virus is no respecter of people or race”, he said further
Prophet Abidoye added that “As a Church we believe in the efficacy of prayer but will should as well stay healthy by following strictly the health tips and guide given by experts. This includes regular washing of our hands with soup and sanitizer, abiding with the social distancing rules, stays home order among others”.
He explained that restriction of movement as Christians to various Churches does not translate to restrictions to reading bible and praying to God even in different houses.
While commending Government at various levels for the proactive steps taken to curb the spread of the virus, the Spiritual Father and Chairman Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, called on government to create more avenues for improvement.
Prophet Abidoye charged government to seriously look into the social security arrangements and measures to adequately take care of the people as a result of the lockdown so that hunger will not kill the people while staying at home.
The Spiritual Father said ” though, we are unable to hold the regular Palm Sunday and other services, that notwithstanding, let us show love and obey the precautionary measures announced by the government to stay safe and alive”
“This is the time for the Church to start thinking of embracing the trend in the Communication sector to communicate and conduct services among others, he added.
