WHAT GOD TOLD ME ABOUT NIGERIA
- BY MACPAUL IFEANYICHUKWU OKOLO -
The Bible says in the book of Isaiah
60:2
“For
behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But
the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.” [NKJV]
Despite the worldwide intoxication,
moral downgrade, economic meltdown, conspiracy theories, terror threats,
separatist movements, refugees and immigration problems, social restiveness and
artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, euthanasia and cloning,
situational ethics and value modification; the word of God holds true to any
nation or people that will look up to God for direction and leadership. The
future is always bright for the nation that finds their placement in God’s
order of events.
As one who has stood before the
Presence of the Lord seeking and obtaining relief for Nigeria for nearly two
decades, I can conveniently tell you that God rules in the affairs of men. He
sets up kings and removes kings; He builds up nations and overthrow nations.
What God says cannot be set aside by anyone. He is the Only Person who can say
anything and it shall come to pass.
These are some of the things God
told me about Nigeria.
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CORRUPTION
Righteousness exalts a nation but
sin [corruption] is a reproach to any people. [Prov.14:34 NKJV]
Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation. [GNB]
Sin [Corruption] is the cause of
the reproach of Nigerians all over the world.
The Lord does not take pleasure in
the death of sinners. God will have us know that His hands are not shortened as
to save us but our sins are causing a separation between us and God.
God said that if we can humble
ourselves and pray for forgiveness of our sins – He will hear from heaven and
heal our land. The way out for Nigeria is NATIONAL REPENTANCE.
It is high time we called for a National Repentance Day - a day set aside to pray for the forgiveness of the sins of Nigeria. Such
national prayers of repentance should be accompanied by a national edict or decree
asking all citizens to humble themselves on a certain date, and pray for
forgiveness of our sins as a nation and as individuals like the people of
Nineveh did, Israelites did, the Jews in Babylon during Queen Esther’s era did
etc. A particular location such as the Eagles Square or Tafawa Balewa Square and other designated centres may be chosen across the entire federation. The proceedings of the gathering should be on live broadcast for all Nigerians to participate. We must name our sins, regret them, ask God to forgive us and pledge to turn away from them. It must be a national prayer in every sense not some prayer groups.
This exercise will reposition our
nation before God, prove that we do not approve of sin [corruption and corrupt
practices] as a nation and make sinners [those who profit by/from corruption]
to be in hiding.
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PEACE IN NIGERIA
A lot of Nigerians [Government
inclusive] and people all over the world are surprised that there is peace in
Nigeria during and after the 2015 General Elections despite hate speeches,
beating war drums and singing war songs.
God said the peace in Nigeria is
His response to the longings of strife-weary Nigerians because whatever a man
sows, he shall reap – Nigeria is known all over the world as a peace maker. God
used Nigeria to bring peace in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Gambia – therefore God
has given us peace. Let it be on record that anyone who is trying to thwart the
peace in Nigeria will have God to contend with.
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THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIARY AND LEGISLATURE
It was God who gave strength to
those who took the battle to the gates of our enemies and justice to those who
sit in judgement. [Isa.28:6]
Therefore God will continue to use
them to scatter those that delight in war and cause wars to cease in Nigeria. God
will continue to use them to freeze light and small arms in Nigeria in Jesus’
name.
God said He knows His thoughts for
Nigerians – they are thoughts of peace and not of evil. [Jer.29:11]
God’s plan
for Nigeria is good. Nigerians will not have less if they believe in God.
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ELECTION / LEADERS
God told me that He will raise
leaders in Nigeria who will vow to Him and He will give them the grace to
perform their vows.
We should pray for such an experience in the 2019 elections.
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UNITY OF NIGERIA
God said the marriage called
Nigeria should continue; let the unbelieving partner depart in peace.
And
Nigeria will rise as a great nation among non-aligned nations with the most
religious tolerance level in the world.
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MEDIA
May the Lord cut off every
flattering lip and every bragging tongue that has said with lips such as ours,
who can be our master? [Prov. 12:3-4]
This is timely warning to false
media, rumor mongers, hate peddlers, and scare merchants. Fear the wrath to
come and save yourselves.
By the mouth of the upright, the
city is built but by the words of the wicked, it is thrown down.
God did not
will war for Nigeria. Nigerians must not use their mouths to overthrow the
nation.
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RELIGIOUS LEADERS
'For among My people are found wicked men; They lie in wait as one who sets snares; They set a trap; They catch men. As a cage is full of birds, So their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become great and grown rich. They have grown fat, they are sleek; Yes, they surpass the deeds of the wicked; They do not plead the cause, The cause of the fatherless; Yet they prosper, And the right of the needy they do not defend. Shall I not punish them for these things?' says the LORD. 'Shall I not avenge Myself on such a NATION as this?' "An astonishing and horrible thing has been committed in the land: The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end?
[Jer.5:26-30 NJKV]
The Lord God Almighty is not
pleased with the Prophets who prophesy falsely and the Priests who rule by their
own power… and the people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end?
The Lord will not wait for long. There will soon be a realignment in the Church. Those that are properly aligned with Christ and His mission will take center stage and lead the nation out of the present rot.
Time is ticking away.
It is not going to be business as usual.
Be warned!
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