Moses, for one fundamental anger caused by people's provocation, saw the promised land butnever stepped into it. Of course this same one-time anger nearly cost him his heavenly home! Eli a highly committed man of God was rebuked by God because he failed in the home front. David narrowly escaped being a failed King because of adultery and many sins of disobedience. Jesus Christ, in human form, wanted to reject the cross but remembered with pains, his purpose in life, finally succumbed to God's will to accomplish salvation for us. "Ancient stories!" I hear you say.
Do you know the name of the founder of RCCG, late Pa Akindayomi? He died in the 80's or so. He offended God simply by fighting for Him. How? After exhausting the authentic copies of a church's gospel tract which he used for evangelism, he went ahead and reprinted more copies without the permission of the original author. The latter discovered and rebuked him for violating copyrights law. Papa fighting for God, was angry with the authorities and the original owner of the tract. God did not say anything. Yet RCCG towered high and is still towering higher and higher today. Evening came for Papa, he died, his first death. He got to the gate of Heaven. He was refused entry. He was referred back to go and reconcile with the authorities he quarelled with years back. He did that. Finally he died his 2nd death, this time around, he went for ever. Guess where he is!
Reading othe latest edition of a Christian Newspaper "Masterpiece Christian Hot News" he purchased from the ongoing RCCG Holy Ghost Congress, these captions attracted the writer's attention: "I Saw Bimbo Odukoya in Hell", "Jesus is Angry with Me"; by the world reknowned, Octogeneraian Pastor Obadare who once died and later woke up.
Another very significant caption is "Pastors at War" which dwelt on the various misunderstandings which clearly divide the Pentecostal Churches into three major factions: the Pastors Adeboye, Kumuyi and Bishop Oyedepo on the one hand, Pastors T.B. Joshua, Chris Oyakhilome, etc on the other and finally our eurdite no-nonsense, lone ranger, Pastor Tunde Bakare on a totally different platform.
The writer saw all these as 'cosmetic' or 'invitation to treat' headlines until he had concluded reading the bodies of these, nothing but sad stories. When asked why our beloved Pastor Bimbo Odukoya should qualified for Hell after all her labours on earth, the reply was simple "they say because of my dressings". Why are both Jesus Pastor Ayo Babalola (CAC's) founder and angry with Papa Obadare and neither of them would not see him? "Jesus is angry with me because I broke away from CAC!" replied Pastor Obadare who is now reported to have gone back to reconcile with CAC authorities.
On the three Pentecostal Camps, Pastor Tunde Bakare who had traversed three churches including the Deeper Life and RCCG but had to form his on church because at one point or the other, according to him, these churches had derailed. For instance, careful as he tried not to ridicule Bishop Oyedepo's books, but armedd with facts, evidences, etc, he could not help but voice out the fact that his books are "Occultic" in nature if only to save the reading public from being misled. As far as far as he is concerned many churches are now wealth creation centres! He did not see anything biblical about the Holy Ghost Congress, the Shillo hours, the Holy Ghost Nights etc.
From the Biblical Moses to Pastors Akindayomi, Bimbo Odukoya and Obadare who saw heaven or are in heaven to the serious divisions that has engulved the church one is very worried who to really believe is a Christian amongst the various 'cat-and-dog' leaderships of the Church. Of course we cannot also forget the unpalatable experiences of Bishop Bola Odeleke of CAC "Kii Baa ti" fame! We are told that this is already taking its toll on the church as many people are being discouraged daily. This is sad and it makes one really feel there's a real problem with the body of Christ.
However, how does this affect us? The Bible has rightly said that we should not look up to our Leaders as the ultimate. Rather we should look unto God Almighty. Therefore, I urge readers of this article never to get discouraged. Instead, they should develop closer personal relationship with God yet not neglecting their worshipping centres. Good morning.
1. Prov. of (today's date) . Others: 1 chapter each in Gen., Psalm & Matthew read progressively . Need example? Click here, select Day One to pick your bearing and continue to follow that progressivelyuntil the entire Bible is covered.
2. Ben Carson's "Gifted Hands" or Yemi Omogboyega's "Better Tomorrow" click here to read the latter FREE.
3. Read at least 1 of today's newspapers; add a magazine
I'm too busy to read all these! It is not impossibe to do so. Do your very best. Ignorance can cost you everything, including your dear life! But knowledge will preserve them all.
Prayer point: Lord, this race is too sensitive. Help me through. Let there be light in Christiandom.
Quote of the day: "Do you want to live long, peacefully and in excellent health? No problem, simply DELETE of UNFORGIVENESS from your heart and mind." - Yemi
Anyone staying away from Jesus is missing a lot! Don't be one of them for Jesus Loves you. Jn.3:16.
Anyone staying away from Jesus is missing a lot! Don't be one of them for Jesus Loves you.
