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General Overseer of Royal Place Ministries International, Bishop Blessing Samuel, has reflected on his life and ministry as he marked his 50th birthday with a thanksgiving celebration.
Samuel, who recently clocked 50, said the milestone had given him an opportunity to appreciate God for preserving his life and guiding him through different experiences.
“I feel great and I feel blessed. I thank God for His grace that has kept me this far. I also thank God for the wonderful people He has placed around me, and for blessing me with a beautiful wife. God is doing a new thing,” he said.
The celebration, attended by family members, church members, ministers and friends, featured worship, prayers and testimonies.
Speaking on the significance of the milestone, Samuel said he had experienced both difficult and rewarding moments over the years but remained grateful to be alive and in good health.
“When I look back, I see the hand of God in every season — the good, the bad, and the in-between. I am grateful that I am alive, healthy, and still standing to serve God and humanity,” he said.
The cleric said one of the major lessons he had learnt over the years was the importance of remaining committed to his faith despite challenges.
He also advised people to be careful about whom they trust and to continue doing good even when their efforts are not reciprocated.
Reflecting on his ministry journey, Samuel said his experiences had included periods of learning, growth, challenges and what he described as betrayal and disloyalty.
“The past decade shaped me most through betrayal and disloyalty. Ministry will teach you that. But God has been faithful. Faith carried me because I learned to lean not on men, but on God. Every closed door pushed me closer to God’s open door,” he said.
As he begins what he described as a new phase of his life, Samuel said his priorities would include spreading the gospel, raising leaders and supporting people in need.
“The next 10, 20 years will be greater. We are going deeper in missions, in raising leaders, and in impact,” he said.
He also stressed the need for churches to complement preaching with practical support for people facing difficulties.
“The church must not only talk, we must meet needs. People need to see the love of Christ in practical ways,” Samuel said.
He further urged young ministers not to rush their development, advising them to remain focused, honest and patient.
“Never jump the process. Be focused. Be honest. Be patient. Believe in yourself, but yield to the Holy Spirit and trust God all the way. God is not in a hurry, and neither should you be,” he said.
Samuel said he hoped his life would ultimately be remembered for the impact he had made on others.
“If the next generation can see Jesus in me and run with that, then my life would have counted,” he said.
