By Prophet Timothy Abass Arabambi
As a minister of God and a stakeholder in the joint project called Nigeria, I have a prophetic message to tell Nigerians, that as we all continue to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd
Anniversary as “together shall we be”, to forge a more united and cohesive Nigeria, I want to assure Nigerians not to lose hope, but keep hope alive, and pray for the country, as there is still hope for Nigeria, regardless of what the country is passing through, and if we seek the face of God, for forgiveness and mercy (II Chronicles 7:14), we shall find Him, to overcome the complex problems facing the country, which include insecurity, corruption, unemployment and lawlessness. Also, the Federal Government needs to be empathetic towards Nigerians and acknowledge that it has failed to fulfill its obligations, just as Nigeria’s situation is redeemable and citizens should not
feel hopeless. Until Nigerians repent and come out of self-deceit, the country would continue to experience challenges, as both leaders and followers should “cry out to God” for redemption of the country and a turnaround and healing for the nation.
At 62, time is fast going for Nigeria, as countries we started this journey like Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, today, they are far ahead of us, and to catch up with them, we need patriotic, imaginative and visionary leaders, just as our leaders have become detached from the pains, misery and efforts of Nigerians.
Also the government must be concerned about the deepening divisions within the country, near collapse of service delivery, high cost of food items, unemployment, dangerous activities of terrorists, kidnappers and bandits that now characterize the life of Nigerians.
It is a fact from the Scriptures, that God would not intervene in the affairs of men, except and unless somebody stands in the gap as an intercessor for a people or nation. As, God will not get involved in our affairs, but to the extent we grant Him permission.
Before God turns the captivity of a people or nation, something must go up in return, and that is, the prayers of the saints. Our prayers give God the legal mandate to get involved in our case.
God needs an intercessor, somebody to stand in the gap for a people or a nation.
In times like this, as Nigeria faces many challenges, prayer, is most essential now to
God, as He has the authority over everything – 2 Cor; 5:7 says – “Don’t walk by sight, but by faith”. Also, Isa.45:17 says- “I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity, I, the Lord, do all these things”. As, it only takes a man with spiritual understanding to know the direction God is taking Nigeria. The prayers of the saints offered throughout the country would not go in vain. Also, God would heal our land, but we really need to toe the path to genuine repentance, as, God we deal with the Pharaohs
and Egyptians of our nation.
Really, Nigerians are passing through hard times in the country and life is very difficult for the citizens. Also, Nigerians are hungry and angry, and their anger is hunger induced, and it is no exaggeration or story. We can all see and feel it.
Presently, insecurity, food shortages, loss of jobs, intensive recession, high costs of food items and other distractions are compromising the food security and nutrition of millions in the country, as people’s take home can no longer take them home thus, President Buhari should rise up to his responsibilities by ensuring that the continuing depreciation of the nation is stopped, in order to keep the hope of Nigerians alive.
I want to urge community and religious leaders to always strive to translate the teachings of their religions, into acts of genuine love and generosity, and to inspire hope and pray for the well-being of the people.
On 2023 general elections, Nigerians must ensure that they vote for politicians who will better the nation, while politicians are also admonished to play politics with fairness,
Godliness and shun a do-or-die affair, for good candidates to emerge.
*Prophet Arabambi (Assistant General Evangelist CAC Worldwide) writes from Ibadan